Project Engineer

Veolia; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 76,800 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid volunteering

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a project development engineer in the United States for energy project development from site visit to startup and commissioning. You will conduct site surveys, benchmark energy costs, analyze opportunities for improvements, develop conceptual designs, and cost capital projects with external contractors.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with cogeneration and energy systems, 3–5 years of experience in large energy projects, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Operational experience, not solely a theorist.
• Experience with Google Office and Microsoft Office products.
• Microsoft Office products including Office, Excel, Project and Visio.
• Motivated and dynamic person with ability to work independently and as 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)
• 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

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 and 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
• Develop and manage external technical relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers

Skills

Operational experience

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Energy services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

3-5 years experience in large energy projects

Experience across sectors and innovative energy solutions

Tools

Office software (Google Office)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

GateCycle

Thermoflow

Job description

Position Purpose

Responsible for project development engineering activities, from first site visit through implementation to startup and commissioning.

Primary Duties / 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 and 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
• Develop and manage external technical relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers

Education / Experience / Background

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a concentration in cogeneration, chillers / refrigeration, power distribution systems and controls
• 3‑5 years experience in the technical development of large energy projects preferred
• Experience of working across various sectors and ability to bring innovative energy services solutions

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Operational experience, not solely a theorist
• Experience with Google Office and Microsoft Office products
• Microsoft Office products including Office, Excel, Project and Visio
• Motivated and dynamic person with ability to work independently and as 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)
• 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

Required Certifications / Licenses / Training

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Distributed Generation Certified Professional (DGCP)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Pay Range

$76,800 to $96,000 per year

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. Employees are also entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.