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Energy & Sustainability Engineer

Job in Elkton, Rockingham County, Virginia, 22827, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Energy Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Energy Management/ Efficiency
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Energy Engineer, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Elkton

Job Description

The Energy & Sustainability Engineer will work in a team environment that is committed to continuous improvement with process & business consciousness. The successful candidate will be a member of the Facilities Engineering team and lead the Elkton site’s energy & sustainability advancement.

Key Duties
  • Develop and promote the site’s energy & sustainability objectives in accordance with corporate goals.
  • Deliver the site’s energy, emissions, and waste reduction strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders on-site and above site.
  • Represent the site with above site energy & sustainability forums and groups.
  • Manage the site’s energy and utilities budgets from forecast to reconciliation. Partner with procurement for associated contracts.
  • Act as liaison between the site and utility & energy providers.
  • Ensure jurisdictional, site and corporate energy requirements/standards are included in project designs.
  • Coordinate the site’s efforts to obtain LEED certification for new buildings and renovations.
  • Engage with government and other external agencies to ensure the site is kept abreast of developments in energy policy and technologies that could affect the site.
Activities Within Role
  • Analyze performance, identify, and implement measures to improve energy optimization throughout the site while maintaining business and process understanding.
  • Deliver accurate budgeting for energy usage across the site in conjunction with consultants, finance, and production planning departments.
  • Develop business case for energy & sustainability-driven capital projects and expenses.
  • Work closely with the site capital project teams to ensure energy & sustainability is considered as part of the project design.
  • Coach and support site project teams to understand standards and address or provide clarification on any inquiries that may arise.
  • Actively interface with other sites, vendors & suppliers in pursuit of achieving energy & sustainability targets.
  • Review existing processes with the goal of reducing site’s energy consumption.
  • Evaluate optimization ideas utilizing process engineering tools.
  • Generate and present energy & sustainability metrics for the site during town halls and other meetings.
  • Explore new technologies for the site and suitability of these technologies for the site.
  • Work with management and staff to foster an ethos and culture of energy & sustainability awareness, where both are an integral part of the overall business.
  • Assist other members of the Facilities Engineering team and site operational teams as required.
Qualifications Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science or similar related discipline.
Required
  • Minimum of five years of experience.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated capability to communicate effectively across multiple teams.
  • Project management experience leading projects or programs.
  • Strong leadership skills, a confident and effective decision maker, with a proven ability to influence others.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
Preferred
  • Certified in at least one of the following:
    Energy Manager (CEM), Renewable Energy (REP), Energy Management (EMP), or Energy Star (ESC).
  • Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements and current Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations.
  • Experience working in a regulated environment preferably in the pharmaceutical, food, or any other regulated industry.
Required Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Data Analysis
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Driving Continuous Improvement
  • Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)
  • Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
  • Process Engineering
  • Process Safety Management
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Analysis
  • Self Motivation
  • Technical Writing
Preferred Skills
  • None listed.
Location Requirements

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only.

San Francisco Residents Only:
Will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only:
Will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal…

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