Leprino
Project Engineer (Industrial Utilities Systems)
Leprino, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Project Engineer (Industrial Utilities Systems)
Salary range: $84,000 - $101,000 per year.
Leprino’s Corporate Project Engineering team located in Denver is seeking a Project Engineer to advance infrastructure reliability and energy efficiency across our facilities.
What You’ll Do
Build and manage projects that improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of utilities systems across multiple Leprino facilities.
Lead utility-focused capital efforts including generation and distribution of electrical power, incoming water treatment, steam, compressed air, HVAC, hydronic, and ammonia refrigeration systems from concept through commissioning.
Participate in facility audits to assess utility infrastructure and recommend upgrades that support growth, energy efficiency, and equipment performance.
Write scopes of work, gather quotes, and support budgets for capital project development.
Coordinate closely with external consultants, utility companies, contractors, and plant teams to ensure successful project execution.
Monitor installation progress, perform site inspections, and support startup and commissioning of new systems – including safety and operational training.
Partner with engineering and maintenance groups to evaluate long‑term utility system health, identify performance gaps, and implement improvements.
Support compliance activities for utility systems with OSHA, EPA, DHS, and other regulatory groups.
Contribute to continuous improvement by developing conservation strategies that reduce energy consumption and support our greenhouse gas reduction goals.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
A minimum of three years of experience supporting capital projects related to industrial utilities (ammonia refrigeration, boiler and steam systems, air compressors, high‑voltage power, etc.). (Five years for Engineer II, and at least seven years for Senior Engineer)
The ability to travel up to 70%.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on multi‑site industrial utilities projects, especially those involving co‑generation or GHG‑reduction initiatives.
Background in designing or managing projects involving large‑scale, fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with electrical safety standards, relay protection schemes, and collaboration with utility companies during project implementation.
Leprino is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive.
Our Story: Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s when Jim Leprino began making small batches of mozzarella in Denver’s Little Italy neighborhood. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. We are still family‑owned and our mission is to become the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.”
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Leprino’s Corporate Project Engineering team located in Denver is seeking a Project Engineer to advance infrastructure reliability and energy efficiency across our facilities.
What You’ll Do
Build and manage projects that improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of utilities systems across multiple Leprino facilities.
Lead utility-focused capital efforts including generation and distribution of electrical power, incoming water treatment, steam, compressed air, HVAC, hydronic, and ammonia refrigeration systems from concept through commissioning.
Participate in facility audits to assess utility infrastructure and recommend upgrades that support growth, energy efficiency, and equipment performance.
Write scopes of work, gather quotes, and support budgets for capital project development.
Coordinate closely with external consultants, utility companies, contractors, and plant teams to ensure successful project execution.
Monitor installation progress, perform site inspections, and support startup and commissioning of new systems – including safety and operational training.
Partner with engineering and maintenance groups to evaluate long‑term utility system health, identify performance gaps, and implement improvements.
Support compliance activities for utility systems with OSHA, EPA, DHS, and other regulatory groups.
Contribute to continuous improvement by developing conservation strategies that reduce energy consumption and support our greenhouse gas reduction goals.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
A minimum of three years of experience supporting capital projects related to industrial utilities (ammonia refrigeration, boiler and steam systems, air compressors, high‑voltage power, etc.). (Five years for Engineer II, and at least seven years for Senior Engineer)
The ability to travel up to 70%.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on multi‑site industrial utilities projects, especially those involving co‑generation or GHG‑reduction initiatives.
Background in designing or managing projects involving large‑scale, fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with electrical safety standards, relay protection schemes, and collaboration with utility companies during project implementation.
Leprino is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive.
Our Story: Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s when Jim Leprino began making small batches of mozzarella in Denver’s Little Italy neighborhood. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. We are still family‑owned and our mission is to become the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.”
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