FAC ENGINEERING/ENERGY ENGR

Kroger-54356a7; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Associate discounts

Job summary

The Kroger Company is seeking a Regional Project Manager to lead the division’s energy efficiency program across multiple stores and facilities. You will manage capital and expense projects, develop budgets, and partner with store operations to drive energy savings.

You will collaborate with corporate energy and Facility Engineering to test and validate new efficiency concepts, while traveling regularly to division locations to monitor progress and engage contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy or related field.
• Strong financial skills; capable of creating budgets for projects and department.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 3+ years proven engineering experience (Level 7) or 7+ years (Level 8).

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and expense projects for building and equipment retrofits.
• Develop budgets and allocations for building and equipment retrofits.
• Assist in developing annual utility budgets.
• Integrate energy reduction practices into daily maintenance activities.
• Provide budget and project status updates to the Facility Engineering Manager.
• Support cost control by partnering with store operations and training district managers.
• Support during utility outages and restoration, communicating with leadership.
• Provide information to secure utility incentives from the energy department.
• Partner with Corporate Engineering to select test stores and validate energy-efficiency concepts.
• Travel to division locations to engage contractors and store associates, evaluating project effectiveness.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Develop and execute the division’s energy efficiency program. Achieve energy usage and reduction goals by implementing best practices and technologies for retail stores and company facilities. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and expense projects associated with building and equipment retrofits.
• Develop capital and expense budgets and allocations for building and equipment retrofits.
• Assist in developing annual budgets for utilities.
• Assist with integrating energy reduction best practices into maintenance technicians’ daily activities.
• Provide Facility Engineering Department Manager with status updates on budget and project reports.
• Support Facility Engineering cost control initiatives by partnering with store operations to review variances in budgets, and to provide training to store managers at district meetings.
• Support division teams in the event of a utility outage and through restoration; communicate to appropriate leadership.
• Provide pertinent information to the corporate energy department to secure utility incentives.
• Partner with corporate Facility Engineering to select test stores and support execution for proof of concept to determine project viability for energy efficiencies.
• Travel to division locations regularly to engage contractors/subcontractors and store associates to evaluate the effectiveness of projects.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy or related field
• Strong financial skills; capable of creating budgets for projects and department
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Level 7- 3+ years proven engineering experience and proficient in all essential job functions
• Level 8- 7+ years proven engineering experience and expert in all essential job functions
• Regional Project Manager

Job Info

• Job Identification 221363
• Job Category Facility Eng/Construction/Maintenance
• Posting Date 08/21/2026, 09:00 PM

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.