Conagra Brands · 8 hours ago
Principal Energy / Sustainability Engineer
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $156K/yr
7+ years expConagra Brands is a leading food company with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. The Principal Energy / Sustainability Engineer will develop strategies to reduce energy and water consumption, carbon emissions, and costs across manufacturing facilities, while guiding the utilization of the UMAP platform and collaborating with cross-functional partners.
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Responsibilities
Serve as technical subject matter expert for utilities efficiencies, optimization, and carbon reduction initiatives
Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, guidelines, and best practices related to utilities
Identify, evaluate, and apply emerging technologies and industry best practices
Promote efficiency improvements in lighting, compressed air systems, electrical, steam and condensate systems, and water usage, including wastewater, process water, and sanitation
Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to engineering, operations, and maintenance teams
Lead and support energy and carbon reduction projects, ensuring commitments align with climate pledge goals
Manage projects against plans and goals to achieve desired performance outcomes
Prepare technical briefs, assessments, and analyses to support capital projects
Conduct cost and benefit analysis for energy‑related needs and contribute to budget preparation for utility and energy retrofits
Track current and future reduction initiative projects to support long‑term sustainability targets
Support UMAP utilization and utilities consumption evaluation with site teams
Plan for future metering expansion and support utility metering and sub‑metering growth
Quantify energy savings, emissions reductions, and financial impacts of initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field
7+ years of progressive experience in energy management, utilities engineering, or sustainability within industrial or manufacturing environments
Strong working knowledge of industrial energy systems, including electrical, compressed air, steam, boilers, and water and wastewater systems
Experience developing, evaluating, and implementing energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
Experience with data analytics and performance reporting
Experience training and mentoring teams in technical energy and sustainability topics
Strong financial analysis skills related to project justification and performance tracking
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
This position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations East of Denver, CO and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport
Willingness to travel up to 50 percent within North America
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Volunteer opportunities
Company
Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands is a packaged foods company that offers food products and a variety of other food items.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
David Marberger
Executive Vice President & CFO
Carey Bartell
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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