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 youll specialize in managing and optimizing utility systems with a focus on industrial refrigeration boilers and compressed air systems. Youll 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:

• Bachelors 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.