Senior Engineer – Combustion & Refrigeration

ConAgra Foods•Omaha, NE

11d•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and engineering support for Conagra’s Natural Gas Safety Management program and refrigeration systems across our manufacturing network. You will partner with plant teams, Corporate Engineering, external engineering firms, contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers to support safe operations, regulatory compliance, and system performance. This remote role requires up to 50% travel to manufacturing facilities and serves as a key technical resource for combustion and refrigeration systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in food manufacturing.
5+ years of experience managing industrial utility systems.
Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association combustion safety requirements.
Experience supporting combustible gas systems and utility infrastructure.
Strong technical problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Experience working with contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Industrial Refrigeration standards and recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices preferred.
2+ years of refrigeration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and enhance the Natural Gas Safety Management program through audits, engineering calculations, design reviews, and risk mitigation activities.
Partner with plant teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with company standards, industry codes, and insurance requirements.
Recommend capital improvements that enhance combustion and refrigeration system safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Coordinate combustion safety audits and support facilities in developing corrective action plans.
Develop engineering workflow documents, including budget estimates, Front End Loading packages, and technical briefs.
Support Engineering Project Managers through project design, execution, commissioning, and startup.
Assist with natural gas purge plan development and review.
Provide technical support during plant emergencies and operational disruptions.
Stay current on combustion and refrigeration technologies, standards, and industry best practices.
Provide technical guidance for refrigeration systems, industrial chillers, combustible gas piping systems, and combustion control equipment.