Energy & Utilities Engineer (1-2 years of experience)
Location: Danville, NC
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Salary: 78,000-85,000
About the Role
Are you an early-career engineer looking to make a real impact? As an Energy & Utilities Engineer, you’ll help optimize energy use across the factory, supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. You’ll get hands-on experience with projects, processes, and systems that keep the factory running smoothly — all while building your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.
This role is ideal for someone with 1–2 years of experience who’s eager to learn, contribute ideas, and grow in their engineering career.
What You’ll Do
Support Projects
- Help plan and roll out energy-focused capital projects.
- Assist with calculations and provide ideas to make our energy usage smarter and more efficient.
- Work with contractors during installation to make sure everything is safe, on time, and high quality.
Energy & Performance Management
- Track and plan our factory’s energy use, including budgeting and reporting.
- Drive energy-saving initiatives and help reach our performance goals.
- Work with our EHS team on energy KPIs and help create purchase orders in SAP for energy projects.
Keep Operations Running Smoothly
- Partner with the Building Manager to maintain utilities and equipment (like electrical systems, HVAC, compressors, boilers, pumps, and more).
- Make sure energy is reliable and efficiently supplied across production, warehousing, and office areas.
- Help with compliance, safety, and environmental requirements.
Continuous Improvement & Teamwork
- Support improvement initiatives using our Integrated Work System (IWS).
- Participate in daily planning and 90-day improvement projects to help the team work smarter.
- Share your knowledge and help develop team members in energy and process improvement.
- Collaborate with teams across Procurement, Finance, HR, EHS, and Production.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or similar).
- 1–2 years of experience in energy management, industrial engineering, or utilities in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
- Analytical thinker who enjoys problem-solving and improving processes.
- Great communicator and team player.
- Comfortable working with SAP or similar systems.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
What We Offer
- Annual bonus
- Stock plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A friendly, inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued
