Centeral Utilities Engineer

Aramark; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Central Utilities Engineer to design, operate, and optimize large-scale facility infrastructure including boilers, chillers, electrical systems, and water treatment. You will work with site project teams, support operations staff with troubleshooting, and collaborate with client personnel on infrastructure projects and central utilities systems.

Responsibilities include overseeing system operations, diagnosing issues, coordinating with engineering teams on commissioning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, or critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, HVAC, power distribution, and automation controls (PLCs/DCS/HMIs).

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of steam boilers, chillers, wastewater treatment systems to ensure uptime.
• Diagnose system malfunctions and update preventative maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on design reviews, testing, commissioning, and expansion projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards and building codes.
• Analyze energy and water data to reduce environmental impact and cost.

Skills

Thermodynamics

HVAC

Power distribution

Automation controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Central Utilities Engineer designs, operates, maintains, and optimizes large-scale facility infrastructure - such as industrial boilers, chillers, electrical distribution systems, and water treatment plants. The Central Utilities Engineer will integrate with site project teams, support site utilities maintenance and operations staff with system troubleshooting, and work closely with the client staff to support site infrastructure projects and troubleshooting Central Utility systems.

Job Responsibilities

• System Operations & Maintenance: Oversee mechanical and electrical utility equipment like steam boilers, cooling chillers, and wastewater treatment systems to ensure continuous uptime.
• Troubleshooting & Reliability: Diagnose systems malfunctions, perform root cause analysis for equipment failures, and update preventative maintenance (PM) schedules.
• Project Management: Collaborate with engineering teams on design reviews, equipment testing, commissioning, and facility expansion projects.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards, building codes, and documentation protocols.
• Sustainability & Efficiency: Analyze energy and water consumption data to reduce environmental impact and improve cost-efficiency.

This job profile does not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities, and activities change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 3-6 years of relevant experience in industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, or critical infrastructure.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of thermodynamics, HVAC, power distribution, and automation controls (PLCs/DCS/HMIs)

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.