Fac Engineering/Energy Engr (Hutchinson, Ks)

Kroger•Hutchinson, KS

58d

About The Position

Develop and execute the division’s energy efficiency program. Achieve energy usage and reduction goals by implementing best practices and technologies for retail stores and company facilities. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy or related field
Strong financial skills; capable of creating budgets for projects and department
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Level 7- 3+ years proven engineering experience and proficient in all essential job functions
Level 8- 7+ years proven engineering experience and expert in all essential job functions

Nice To Haves

Minor Capital Engineer
Regional Project Manager

Responsibilities

Manage capital and expense projects associated with building and equipment retrofits.
Develop capital and expense budgets and allocations for building and equipment retrofits.
Assist in developing annual budgets for utilities.
Assist with integrating energy reduction best practices into maintenance technicians’ daily activities.
Provide Facility Engineering Department Manager with status updates on budget and project reports.
Support Facility Engineering cost control initiatives by partnering with store operations to review variances in budgets, and to provide training to store managers at district meetings.
Support division teams in the event of a utility outage and through restoration; communicate to appropriate leadership.
Provide pertinent information to the corporate energy department to secure utility incentives.
Partner with corporate Facility Engineering to select test stores and support execution for proof of concept to determine project viability for energy efficiencies.
Travel to division locations regularly to engage contractors/subcontractors and store associates to evaluate the effectiveness of projects.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.