Principal Utilities Engineer - Supply Chain Engineering

PepsiCo • Cedar Rapids, IA

8d • $110,700 - $185,250

About The Position

Our 1 North America Facilities & Infrastructure Engineering team is seeking a Principal Engineer (L10) to provide technical strategy, technical design/support, and obsolescence project management for the utility systems supporting our manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil)
• 8+ years of professional experience
• Extensive hands-on experience with specific utility systems and infrastructure (steam, chilled water, compressed air, boilers, HVAC, compressors, nitrogen, wastewater)
• Self-motivated, results & action-oriented to lead and drive an agenda.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate well to project stakeholders including senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• High proficiency in negotiating with vendors, contractors and consultants.
• Proven leadership in troubleshooting/problem solving in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of finance, product/project cost tracking and reporting.
• Strong team building skills to manage and lead cross-functional teams.
• Computer skills to include familiarity with computer maintenance management systems, reporting/tracking software, Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD etc.
• Proficiency with basics of finance, product cost accounting. Able to effectively manage and track project spending and report financials on a regular basis
• Able to travel; individual can expect to be out of the office approximately 30% of the time to facilitate and manage plant projects.
• Individual project CAPEX expenditure experience should be in excess of $5MM.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant licensing (PE, EIT) and/or Certifications (Water/Wastewater) a plus

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Act as the go-to expert for complex utility systems (e.g. steam, chilled water, compressed air, boilers, HVAC, compressors, wastewater).
• Design & Development: Provide input on new infrastructure designs, feasibility studies, and capital projects, ensuring standards are met.
• Operations & Maintenance: Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement for utility assets, ensuring uptime and efficiency.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Project Management: Manage projects from concept to completion, including budgeting, vendor management, and contractor oversight.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement disaster recovery and safety protocols for utility systems.
• Mentorship: Train and guide junior engineers and technicians on best practices and complex issues.
• Reporting & Documentation: Facilitate national auditing program of utility systems, review technical reports, documentation.
• Strategy & Execution: Develop, maintain, and execute obsolescence replacement strategy for utility assets nationally.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees