Utilities Project Engineer

• Utilities project engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Industrial refrigeration (ammonia), wastewater systems, and other utilities.
• Project management (cradle-to-grave execution)
• AutoCAD proficiency
• Vendor and contractor management

• Support multiple manufacturing facilities with refrigeration and utilities engineering projects
• Lead projects from concept through execution, including design, budgeting, and implementation
• Develop equipment specifications, obtain quotes, and coordinate installation schedules
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to industrial refrigeration systems
• Partner with plant teams and PSM leadership to ensure regulatory compliance
• Perform system analysis (load, charge, relief calculations) to optimize performance
• Manage contractors and vendors to ensure successful project delivery
• Assist with capital planning and continuous improvement initiatives
• Research and support implementation of new technologies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with ammonia/industrial refrigeration systems
• Industrial refrigeration certification is required (RETA CIRO, ANSI/IIAR2, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle (cradle-to-grave)
• Experience with project budgeting and financial tracking
• Strong understanding of utility systems and plant infrastructure
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Ability to travel ~50% (2–3 days/week, occasional extended trips) is required
• Experience in food or protein manufacturing is preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting experience (motors, controls, circuits) is preferred
• Wastewater systems experience is preferred

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.