Project Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a concentration in cogeneration, chillers / refrigeration, power distribution systems and controls
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in the technical development of large energy projects
• Experience of working across various sectors. Ability to bring innovative energy services solutions
• Background in thermodynamics to model combined heat and power (CHP) and chilled water systems and conceptualize and evaluate improvement projects
• Working knowledge of modeling software such as Gatecycle or Thermoflow
• Operational experience, not solely a theorist
• 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
• 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.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.