Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia North America seeks a project development engineer to lead energy project development from site surveys through startup. You will benchmark energy costs, analyze improvement opportunities, and develop conceptual designs with detailed cost estimates for proposals.

The role requires a mechanical or electrical engineering degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with cross-sector exposure and strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Cogeneration

Chillers / refrigeration

Power distribution

Energy services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Gatecycle

Thermoflow

Microsoft Office

Excel

Project

Visio

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top‑ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipal customers across North America. The company is headquartered in Boston and employs over 10,000 people at more than 350 locations.

Position Purpose

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

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

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and 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 who works 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 and HVAC
  • Utility distribution systems including steam, hot and cold water, compressed air, chilled water, electricity, lighting and 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 and 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 and 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, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. Employees are also eligible 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.