Senior Energy & Sustainability Process Engineer

MSD; Elkton (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Process Engineer – Energy & Sustainability to lead Elkton site's energy, emissions, and sustainability initiatives within the Facilities CoE.

You will apply mass/energy balances, conduct audits, and drive decarbonization through capital projects and LEED coordination. The role requires a 5+ year track record in process engineering, strong cross-functional leadership, and knowledge of GMP/Regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of process engineering or energy/sustainability optimization experience.
• Strong communication, cross-functional influence, and project leadership.
• Experience with GMP/FDA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Technical Process Optimization: model and optimize site utilities and wastewater systems.
• Process Audits & Pinch Analysis: energy audits and efficiency assessments.
• Technology Scouter: evaluate and pilot green technologies and decarbonization options.
• FEED & Capital Projects: integrate standards into new designs.
• Capital Business Cases & ROI analyses for sustainability projects.
• LEED coordination and project coaching for new buildings.
• Utility Budgeting: manage energy budgets and forecasting with teams.
• Procurement liaison with utility providers and regulators.
• Strategic Leadership: deliver site energy/water/emissions reduction goals.
• Advocacy & Governance: represent Elkton in energy forums.
• Site Awareness: present metrics at town halls to promote environmental culture.

Skills

Capital Project Mgmt

Chemical Engineering

Energy Efficiency

Sustainability

Regulatory Knowledge

GMP

Leadership

Project Implementations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Process Engineer – Energy & Sustainability to lead Elkton site's energy, emissions, and sustainability initiatives within the Facilities CoE.

You will apply mass/energy balances, conduct audits, and drive decarbonization through capital projects and LEED coordination. The role requires a 5+ year track record in process engineering, strong cross-functional leadership, and knowledge of GMP/Regulatory requirements.