Utilities Project Engineer

Job Title: Utilities Project Engineer

Location: Newport News, Virginia

Salary: $80-100K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Utilities Project Engineer: As a Utilities Engineer, you’ll specialize in managing and optimizing utility systems, with a focus on industrial refrigeration, boilers, and compressed air systems. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing innovative projects while troubleshooting and fine-tuning existing systems. Your will guide regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Utilities Project Engineer:

· Work directly with facilities teams and project engineering on developing Capital Infrastructure Plans.

· Engage professional refrigeration engineering resources during the design and development of projects.

· Assist facilities and PSM Management Team in compliance-related issues as requested.

· Assist in developing designs, including selecting equipment, obtaining quotes and scheduling work as requested.

· Develop and assist in the implementation of resolutions to issues related to facility refrigeration systems.

· Implement new systems and standardize equipment requirements.

· Assist with the planning and budgeting process for various utilities engineering improvement projects, with the goal of meeting project expectations and time requirements.

· Optimize utility systems based on facility operating requirements. Identify and correct deficiencies within existing systems by performing load, charge, and relief calculations.

· Research and assist in testing new technology. Assess and understand complex operations and systems to support Operations management.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Utilities Project Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 2+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• RETA CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator) certification, International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration. ANSI/IIAR2 certification, Garden City Program Operator II certification, or equivalent certification from another nationally recognized ammonia training program; required.
• Possess a theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and can apply that knowledge to the roles and responsibilities of the position.
• Strong reading, math, writing, analytical skill required.
• Perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).

• Electrical experience and troubleshooting in low and high voltage circuits, motors, and controls.
• Waste water operations experience is preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• AutoCAD experience
• Ammonia Refrigeration experience.
• Utilities systems knowledge.
• Cradle to grave PM experience.