Sr. Associate Energy Engineer

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Direct Hire role as a Sr. Associate Energy Engineer with our client, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Seeking candidates in Sanford, NC or willing to relocate.

At client's, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

The Energy Engineer supports the company’s Net Zero Program by driving measurable energy and emissions reductions across site utilities and infrastructure. This role is accountable for energy performance monitoring (EnPI),
Clockworks analytics
, and execution of Net Zero Master Plan
, while ensuring delivery of the annual 3.5% energy reduction target through data-driven projects, continuous improvement, and operational optimization. The Energy Engineer serves as the technical bridge between site operations, corporate Net Zero strategy, and digital energy platforms—turning data into actionable energy reduction outcomes.

This role is critical to:

• Achieving site and corporate Net Zero targets
• Sustaining 3.5% year-over-year energy reduction
• Improving reliability and performance of utility systems
• Turning energy data into measurable financial and carbon benefits

This position will be supporting Sanford and Rocky Mount, NC facilities.

• Support development, execution, and annual refresh of site Net Zero Master Plans
  , including project identification, prioritization, and tracking against glide paths and targets.
• Translate Net Zero strategies into executable site-level projects aligned with utilities, HVAC, thermal systems, electrification, and infrastructure modernization
• Support governance, reporting, and cadence reviews associated with the Net Zero program lifecycle.

• Deliver and support projects that contribute to the 3.5% annual energy reduction target
  , including low/no-capital operational improvements and capital projects.
• Identify and quantify energy conservation measures (ECMs) across utilities such as steam, chilled water, compressed air, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Track realized savings and support post-implementation measurement & verification (M&V).
• Serve as site technical owner or key user for Clockworks energy analytics.
• Interpret Clockworks insights to identify system inefficiencies, control issues, and optimization opportunities.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to translate Clockworks findings into corrective actions and sustained improvements.

• Develop, maintain, and validate Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs) in alignment with ISO 50001 principles and internal energy management standards.
• Analyze energy intensity, normalization factors, and performance trends to identify efficiency opportunities and quantify savings.
• Ensure data quality, baseline integrity, and traceability for energy performance reporting.

• Partner with Facilities, Utilities, EHS, Maintenance, and Capital Project teams to embed energy efficiency into daily operations and project design.
• Support site leadership with technical inputs, dashboards, and performance reviews related to energy and Net Zero progress.
• Contribute to change management, training, and capability building related to energy awareness and system optimization.
• Champion Cultural Transformation at site thru newsletters, onsite workshops, and recognition program
• Collaborate with asset leads to develop net zero execution plan, track glidepath progress vs plan

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with 0+ years of experience;
• OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant…