Principal Engineer- Technical Services Utilities

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Engineer- Technical Services Utilities to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space.

This role will focus on optimizing utility systems that support manufacturing operations, with an emphasis on capacity, sustainability, and cost control. The position will partner closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape long-range capital plans and execute complex infrastructure initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on technical expertise to evaluate opportunities, build business cases, and improve operational performance across utility systems.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $109,000 – $159,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop programs to improve utility system capacity, sustainability, and cost control
• Provide technical feasibility assessments and recommendations for cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to create multi-year capital improvement plans
• Apply strategic thinking and hands-on execution to complex infrastructure projects
• Lead Front End Loading packages and technical briefs for projects
• Analyze performance data to identify improvement opportunities and build business cases
• Review technical briefs developed by third parties for accuracy and operational effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ years of technical and project leadership experience in plant utility systems
• Proven experience delivering thermal recovery initiatives or reducing energy usage
• Engineering design and operational experience in complex utility infrastructure
• Strong influencing skills for effective stakeholder engagement
• Willingness to travel up to 50 percent
• Ability to work remotely from specific locations

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness incentives
• Bonus incentive opportunities and matching 401(k)
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work-schedules and paid time off
• Parental leave and volunteer opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.