Project Engineer

Veolia•Sauget, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Veolia in North America is seeking a Project Engineer to be responsible for project development engineering activities, from first site visit through implementation to start up and commissioning. This role involves site surveys, data collection, benchmarking, analysis of improvements, conceptual design, costing, technical/cost modeling, and proposal preparation. The Project Engineer will also support business development with client presentations and interface with various internal and external experts, including consultants, contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a concentration in cogeneration, chillers / refrigeration, power distribution systems and controls
3-5 years experience in the technical development of large energy projects preferred
Experience of working across various sectors.
Ability to bring innovative energy services solutions
Operational experience, not solely a theorist
Experience with Google Office and Microsoft Office products
Microsoft office products including Office, excel, project and Visio
Motivated and dynamic person with ability to work independently and part of a team
Resourceful and proactive person who enjoys working on a small team
Good interpersonal skills
Experienced and self-sufficient engineer, with knowledge of Central utility plants including boilers, chillers, compressed air, cogeneration, HVAC
Utility distribution systems including steam, hot and cold water, compressed air, chilled water, electricity, lighting, HVAC
Energy process optimization
Mechanical and electrical facilities management
Modeling software such as Gatecycle or Thermoflow
Excellent knowledge of the US energy services market including: US energy markets (natural gas, oil, coal and electricity), prices, legislation, suppliers, influences, supply contracts, associated financial markets and derivatives
Local regulations for energy plant design, installation and operation (such as boiler manning requirements etc)
Environmental regulations, emissions trading markets
Players in the US energy services market and their respective focus, skills and expertise
A network of technical experts, contractors, consultants and manufacturers

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Distributed Generation Certified professional (DGCP)
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Responsibilities

Site surveys and data collection on existing Client sites
Benchmarking of current site energy and operating costs
Analysis of opportunities for technical and operational improvements
Development of conceptual design
Costing of capital projects with and without external contractors
Costing of operation and maintenance components
Technical / cost modeling
Preparation of Technical Sections of Client proposals
Support Business Development with Client presentations
Interface with other Group experts, including within Dalkia France, Dalkia UK, Veolia Water North America, Veolia Environmental Services, Veolia Transport and external contractors and consultants, etc.
Develop and manage external technical relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, etc.