ENERGY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The Kroger Co. • Cincinnati, OH

3h

About The Position

The Corporate Energy Project Development Manager leads Kroger’s sustainability and efficiency initiatives by developing utility-focused projects across retail facilities. The role conducts site surveys, pilots innovative solutions for electric, water, sewer, and gas systems, and designs capital projects to reduce energy use in lighting, refrigeration, and HVAC. The manager oversees a three-year energy capital plan, identifies cost-saving opportunities, evaluates vendors, reports metrics, and works with divisions to scale successful pilots. The role also supervises and coaches direct reports and demonstrates Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Travel as needed is approximately 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in energy engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience.
• Strong knowledge of lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, and building envelope standards.
• Experience troubleshooting refrigeration design and applications, including electronic control algorithms, variable speed drives, and interrelated systems diagnosis.
• Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics as it relates to refrigeration design applications in supermarkets.
• Sound business judgment and ability to work successfully with professionals at all levels and with varied backgrounds and perspectives.
• Ability to manage multiple departments and simultaneous projects and effectively delegate work.
• Strong financial skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years in energy management.
• Four or more years of experience as a Division Energy Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Support Center facility engineers, division energy and maintenance engineers, technicians, and contractors to evaluate projects aligned with corporate strategies.
• Design and test capital projects to reduce costs in lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, and energy consumption, implementing utility conservation programs using capital funding.
• Develop and identify potential projects to reduce utility expenses.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive three-year energy capital plan, detailed by store and project.
• Identify and evaluate vendors for utility-related products and services.
• Develop metric reports to measure progress toward goals, identify obstacles, and communicate findings to appropriate levels within the division and company.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Travel as needed, approximately 25%.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Confidential financial tools and coaching through Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the employee’s career through the Continuing Education program.
• Training programs and diverse career pathways offering growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager