Utilities Engineer

Judge Group, Inc.; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. seeks a Utilities Engineer to lead utility operations and environmental compliance within a manufacturing setting. You will work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and external contractors to support production goals.

You will manage HVAC, boilers, steam, wastewater, and electrical distribution, while driving energy efficiency and regulatory compliance. Strong project leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum five years managing utility systems in manufacturing.
• Experience with energy-intensive industrial operations and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, budgeting, execution, and oversight of utility projects and improvements.
• Manage HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, steam, compressed air, wastewater, and electrical systems.
• Ensure infrastructure supports current and future production while maintaining reliability.
• Identify energy conservation and sustainability initiatives to reduce costs.
• Monitor utility performance and develop recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain utility KPIs, reports, and budgets.

Skills

Utility systems management

Energy management

Cross-functional leadership

Contractor management

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical/Industrial/Environmental/Chemical engineering

Job description

Location: Murfreesboro, TN Salary: $65.00 USD Hourly - $85.00 USD Hourly Description:

Utilities Engineer

Position Summary

The Utilities Engineer is responsible for leading utility operations, environmental compliance programs, and infrastructure improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role provides technical expertise and project leadership for critical utility systems, ensuring reliable operation, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and cost-effective performance. The Utilities Engineer partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and external contractors to support production objectives and long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, budgeting, execution, and oversight of utility-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage critical utility systems including HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, steam distribution, compressed air systems, wastewater treatment, and electrical distribution networks.
• Ensure utility infrastructure supports current and future production requirements while maintaining operational reliability.
• Identify and implement energy conservation and sustainability initiatives to optimize resource consumption and reduce operating costs.
• Monitor utility performance, analyze energy utilization, and develop recommendations to improve efficiency and system effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain utility-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), performance reports, and budget tracking metrics.
• Lead asset reliability and preventive maintenance programs for utility equipment and systems.
• Oversee wastewater treatment operations and environmental compliance activities to ensure adherence to permit requirements.
• Coordinate and manage third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers supporting facility utility operations.
• Prepare and maintain environmental reports, permits, compliance documentation, and audit records.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, safety, and operational regulations, including federal, state, and local requirements.
• Support emissions monitoring, waste management programs, and environmental reporting activities.
• Develop and conduct training programs related to utility operations, environmental compliance, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, reliability improvements, and sustainability initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement throughout facility operations.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Preferred concentrations include Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental, Chemical, or related engineering fields.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience managing utility systems, maintenance, reliability programs, or environmental operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting energy-intensive industrial operations.
• Proven experience managing infrastructure improvement projects and capital investments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage contractor relationships.

Technical Knowledge and Expertise

• Industrial refrigeration systems and associated safety programs.
• High-pressure boiler operations and regulatory requirements.
• Wastewater treatment systems and environmental compliance.
• HVAC and compressed air system optimization.
• Utility asset management and reliability engineering principles.
• Environmental permitting, reporting, and audit management.
• Energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Occupational safety and environmental regulatory compliance.

Certifications

• Wastewater Systems Certification preferred or required based on facility needs.
• Additional certifications related to environmental compliance, reliability, safety, or project management are advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Project and program management
• Utility systems expertise
• Environmental compliance
• Energy efficiency management
• Asset reliability and maintenance
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Cross-functional leadership
• Vendor and contractor management
• Process improvement
• Strategic problem solving
• Regulatory reporting
• Stakeholder communication

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and industrial facility setting.
• Interaction with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, environmental, and safety teams.
• Occasional support during equipment outages, shutdowns, startup activities, or emergency situations.
• Ability to work in production and utility areas while adhering to safety requirements.

This position is ideal for an engineering professional who combines strong technical expertise, operational leadership, environmental stewardship, and project management skills to drive utility reliability, sustainability, compliance, and business performance.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.