Utilities Project Engineer

Simply StaffedNewport News, VA
Hybrid

About The Position

The Utilities Project Engineer will work directly with facilities teams and project engineering on developing Capital Infrastructure Plans. This role involves engaging professional refrigeration engineering resources during the design and development of projects, assisting facilities and the PSM Management Team with compliance-related issues, and developing designs including equipment selection, quotes, and scheduling. The engineer will also develop and implement resolutions for facility refrigeration system issues, implement new systems, standardize equipment requirements, and assist with planning and budgeting for utility engineering improvement projects to meet expectations and timelines. Optimization of utility systems based on facility operating requirements, identification and correction of system deficiencies through calculations, and research/testing of new technology are key aspects. The role requires assessing and understanding complex operations and systems to support Operations management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 2+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
  • RETA CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator) certification, International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration. ANSI/IIAR2 certification, Garden City Program Operator II certification, or equivalent certification from another nationally recognized ammonia training program; required.
  • Possess a theoretical understanding of industrial refrigeration systems and can apply that knowledge to the roles and responsibilities of the position.
  • Strong reading, math, writing, analytical skill required.
  • Perform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision.
  • Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).
  • Electrical experience and troubleshooting in low and high voltage circuits, motors, and controls.
  • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • AutoCAD experience
  • Ammonia Refrigeration experience.
  • Utilities systems knowledge.
  • Cradle to grave PM experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Waste water operations experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with facilities teams and project engineering on developing Capital Infrastructure Plans.
  • Engage professional refrigeration engineering resources during the design and development of projects.
  • Assist facilities and PSM Management Team in compliance-related issues as requested.
  • Assist in developing designs, including selecting equipment, obtaining quotes and scheduling work as requested.
  • Develop and assist in the implementation of resolutions to issues related to facility refrigeration systems.
  • Implement new systems and standardize equipment requirements.
  • Assist with the planning and budgeting process for various utilities engineering improvement projects, with the goal of meeting project expectations and time requirements.
  • Optimize utility systems based on facility operating requirements.
  • Identify and correct deficiencies within existing systems by performing load, charge, and relief calculations.
  • Research and assist in testing new technology.
  • Assess and understand complex operations and systems to support Operations management.
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