Principal Engineer- Technical Services Utilities
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Develop programs that improve utility system capacity capability sustainability and control while reducing total delivered cost.
Provide technical feasibility assessments and recommendations to crossfunctional teams throughout the organization.
Partner with platform engineering leadership to develop annual and multiyear capital plans by recommending energy and utility system improvements that are proven in both concept and performance.
Apply strategic thinking technical expertise and handson execution across a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects.
Navigate ambiguity while advancing new and emerging utility solutions aligned with business objectives.
Lead Front End Loading packages and technical briefs for infrastructure and utility projects.
Perform infrastructure technology assessments and recommend bestinclass solutions for steam and condensate systems compressed air systems air dryers boilers hot water systems and wastewater treatment.
Collaborate with engineering project managers to develop preliminary capital and expense estimates schedules and primary equipment and system performance criteria.
Identify alternatives prerequisites risks and opportunities associated with proposed utility and energy solutions.
Review Front End Loading Phase 1 and technical brief packages developed by thirdparty engineering partners to ensure accuracy completeness and operational effectiveness.
Participate in design reviews to ensure proper implementation of utility technical solutions and applicable codes through project execution.
Analyze system performance data and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and build business cases aligned with cost performance and strategic objectives.
Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
7 years of technical and project leadership experience in the design and operation of plant utility systems including steam and condensate compressed air boilers hot water systems and wastewater treatment.
Experience delivering thermal recovery initiatives or reducing energy usage across utility and process systems.
Engineering design and operational experience supporting complex utility infrastructure.
Strong influencing skills with a proven record of effective stakeholder engagement across technical and nontechnical teams.
Willingness to travel up to 50 percent.
Position may be based remotely east of Denver Colorado and within reasonable proximity to a major airport with regular travel to manufacturing facilities
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Compensation
Pay Range:$109000-$159000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employees actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal Conagra employees Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Anticipated Close Date
October 28 2026Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans wellness incentive program mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay bonus incentive opportunity matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities employee resource groups on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off parental leave flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were in the business of building champions within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
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