Senior Utility Engineer - Thermal & Refrigeration

Nestle SA; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 158,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Senior Expert Mechanical Engineer for utility Engineering to lead thermal, refrigeration, wastewater, compressed air, and sustainability initiatives across factory sites. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency while aligning with Nestlé’s environmental goals.

Responsible for delivering technical solutions, guiding IS department teams, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and Nestlé requirements. Not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience across multiple industrial utility disciplines (thermal systems, ammonia/refrigeration, wastewater, sustainability, compliance).
• Experience developing or assembling RFPs and technical scopes for external contractors.
• Experience as SME or technical resource to engineering/project teams.
• Understanding cross-functional impacts of engineering decisions on operations, safety, quality, maintenance, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME expertise to project teams on ammonia/refrigeration, boiler/thermal design, compressed air, and wastewater systems.
• Coach Factory IS Department staff (Managers, Supervisors, Techs) for continuous support and improvement of utility operations.
• Review industry best practices and obtain Nestlé IS certifications as needed.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and efficient operation of industrial services and cost/environmental impact minimization.
• Develop department guidelines, standards, and specifications; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Thermal systems

Ammonia/Refrigeration

Wastewater treatment

Sustainability

Compliance

Capital projects

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking a Senior Expert Mechanical Engineer for utility Engineering to lead thermal, refrigeration, wastewater, compressed air, and sustainability initiatives across factory sites. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency while aligning with Nestlé’s environmental goals.

Responsible for delivering technical solutions, guiding IS department teams, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and Nestlé requirements. Not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.