Senior Process Engineer — Energy & Sustainability (Onsite)

Merck; Elkton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Process Engineer – Energy & Sustainability to lead site-wide energy initiatives at Elkton. You will optimize utilities and manufacturing systems, pilot new technologies, and drive sustainability-driven capital projects with LEED and regulatory compliance.

This role requires independent project management and cross-functional collaboration with facilities teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in energy and process engineering, strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in process engineering or energy/sustainability roles.
• Strong communication and program management skills.
• Experience managing projects independently.
• Proficiency in process modeling, energy efficiency, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Optimize utility and manufacturing systems via process modeling, audits, and emerging technology piloting.
• Manage sustainability-driven capital projects including FEED, business cases, and LEED certification.
• Oversee utility budgets, negotiate with providers, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute strategic goals for environmental performance.
• Collaborate with facilities engineering teams.

Skills

Process modeling

Energy efficiency

Regulatory standards

Program management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Process Engineer – Energy & Sustainability to lead site-wide energy initiatives at Elkton. You will optimize utilities and manufacturing systems, pilot new technologies, and drive sustainability-driven capital projects with LEED and regulatory compliance.

This role requires independent project management and cross-functional collaboration with facilities teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in energy and process engineering, strong communication skills, and