Associate Project Engineer
San Jose, CA 
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Job Description
Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.Please visit our websitewww.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Scope & Responsibilities:

Responsible for project development engineering activities, from first site visit through signature of contract with Client, including:

  • Site surveys and data collection on existing Client sites
  • Benchmarking of current site energy and operating costs
  • Analysis of opportunities for technical and operational improvements
  • Development of conceptual design
  • Costing of capital projects with and without external contractors
  • Costing of operation and maintenance components
  • Technical / cost modeling
  • Preparation of Technical Sections of Client proposals
  • Support Business Development with Client presentations
  • Develop and manage external technical relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, etc.
Qualifications

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferably with a concentration in power systems
  • 1 - 3years' experience in the technical development of small to large energy projects
  • Background in thermodynamics to model combined heat and power (CHP) and chilled water systems and conceptualize and evaluate improvement projects.
  • Experience of working across various sectors. Ability to bring innovative energy services solutions.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

  • Distributed Generation Certified professional (DGCP)
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Profile

  • Motivated and dynamic person with ability to work independently and part of a team.
  • Resourceful and proactive person who enjoys working on a small team.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Experienced and self-sufficient engineer, with knowledge of
    • Central utility plants including boilers, chillers, compressed air, cogeneration, HVAC.
    • Utility distribution systems including steam, hot and cold water, compressed air, chilled water, electricity, lighting, HVAC.
    • Energy process optimization
    • Mechanical and electrical facilities management
  • Knowledge of the US energy services market including:
  • US energy markets (natural gas, oil, coal and electricity), prices, legislation, suppliers, influences, supply contracts, associated financial markets and derivatives a plus.
  • Local regulations for energy plant design, installation, and operation (such as boiler manning requirements etc.),
  • Environmental regulations, emissions trading markets a plus.
  • Players in the US energy services market and their respective focus, skills, and expertise.
  • A network of technical experts, contractors, consultants, and manufacturers.
Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 to 3 years
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