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Project Management II

Posting date : 12/04/2025

Requisition ID : 45512


Project Management II

What You Can Expect

As Project Manager II on our Capex team based at the University of Iowa, you'll oversee utility infrastructure capital projects ($100K–$15M) for expanding and maintaining campus utility systems. Managing projects lasting 1–3 years, you'll coordinate procurement, collaborate with development teams for project success, and liaise with O&M and Engineering to ensure technical compliance and strict health and safety standards.

  • Visits to project sites to facilitate contractor preconstruction requirements and ensure all projects adhere to requirements listed in applicable legal agreements
  • Tracks and analyzes progress on project-level spend and schedules in relation to approved budget and schedule baselines.
  • Cites any budget-related and schedule issues and processes change to ensure budget and schedule baselines are accurate
  • Provides regular status reports to clients and other external parties as necessary, including previously mentioned schedule and budget/cost updates
  • Works with engineering and development teams to obtain permits, negotiate and comply with interconnection agreements
  • Manages labor contractor relationships, master service agreements, required health and safety registration and contractor ethical requirements. Coordinates General Contractor’s Request for Proposals

 

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; in lieu of a degree a total of six (6) years of experience in a related roleA minimum of (2) two years’ experience in relevant Project Management, Engineering or Construction role
  • A minimum of (2) two years’ experience in relevant Project Management, Engineering or Construction role
  • A proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

 

Additional Details

  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; explain why a license is required, i.e. use of company vehicle, ability to drive to site locations

 

Compensation

Salary Range: $86,100 – $132,020 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System.  As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus. 

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

This role is eligible for sponsorship.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

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Water Plant Operator Trainee

Posting date : 08/04/2025

Requisition ID : 45350


Water Plant Operator Trainee

What You Can Expect

As a Water Plant Operator Trainee, you'll operate a Grade IV surface water treatment plant at the University of Iowa. Duties include shift-based operation, water sampling and testing, analyzing and adjusting treatment processes, maintaining equipment, preparing reports, assisting with regulatory compliance, managing chemical inventory, training interns, ensuring safety, and maintaining plant cleanliness.

  • Assists in operating and controlling water treatment plant processes to ensure safe, potable water meets federal, state, and local standards
  • Collects water samples and learns standardized laboratory tests; performs mathematical calculations for plant processes and chemical adjustments
  • Monitors and inspects plant equipment, records operational data, calibrates instruments, and helps maintain water tank levels and filter backwashing
  • Performs maintenance and cleaning tasks on plant equipment, grounds, and assists with preparing operational reports and documentation

 

What You'll Bring

  • A minimum of a High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to obtain a State of Iowa DNR Grade 2 Water Treatment certification within 2 years of employment

 

Additional Details

  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record

 

Compensation

Hourly Range: $21.49 – $32.90 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System.  As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus. 

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

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Electrician I

Posting date : 08/04/2025

Requisition ID : 45349


Electrician I

What You Can Expect

As our Electrician I at The Ohio State University, you will install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair utility low, medium, and high voltage electrical utility plant, generation, and distribution systems under the general supervision of higher-level electricians and will report to the High Voltage Supervisor.
 

  • Subject to 24-hour emergency call and perform repairs, replacements, troubleshooting, and installations of electrical systems and equipment up to 600V class.
  • Assist with preventive maintenance, upgrades, and inspections of electrical utilities equipment, including lockout/tagout procedures and test equipment usage.
  • Overhaul motors, replace bearings, operate cranes, lifts, and other equipment, and maintain electrical equipment in all ENGIE operated utility plants and systems.
  • Read and update blueprints, electrical diagrams, manuals, and schematics; make sketches, modification plans, layouts, and design circuits, Maintain records and reports.
  • Assist higher-classification electricians with installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of 5,000-138,000 volt electrical distribution equipment, direct contractors, and will also perform other duties to safely and efficiently operate campus utility systems.

 

 

 

What You’ll Bring

  • You have a minimum High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 5 years work experience as a commercial/ industrial electrician, 4 of those years should demonstrate experience in installation and maintenance of 600V class electrical systems
  • 15kV experience is a plus but not required
  • Knowledge of basic principles of electricity and related terminology, ability to read technical manuals, schematic wiring diagrams and volt-ohm-amp testers

 

 

Additional Details

  • This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
  • will drive company vehicle, while onsite
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;
  • This position consists of 50% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
  • Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to use personal computer
  • Some lifting is involved

 

 

 

Compensation

Hourly Range:  $35.00 to $37.00 USD hourly

 

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

 

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

 

 

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.    

 

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

 

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Intern, Chilled Water

Posting date : 08/04/2025

Requisition ID : 45348


Intern, Chilled Water

What You Can Expect

As the Chilled Water Intern, you will support the team that provides chilled water to multiple customers across the Iowa University campuses. This group maintains chillers in 4 plants across campus and an interface system in each building that is served by the chilled water system. You may also assist with development and execution of materials inventory tracking, or installed inventory, using a variety of computer programs.

Additionally, you will maintain equipment inventory databases, working at the direction of Chilled Water management and planning staff. Inventory could be retained in spreadsheet, database, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), depending on dataset and usage

 

What You'll Bring              

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or related field at the University of Iowa.
  • A proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

 

Additional Details

  • This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
  • Interns must be enrolled students in good standing at the commencement of the intern semester
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 

 

Compensation

Hourly Range: $21.00 – $25.00 USD annually

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America is not just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

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Performance Engineer

Posting date : 08/04/2025

Requisition ID : 45341


Performance Engineer

What You Can Expect

As our Performance Engineer, at ENGIE’s Medical Area Total Energy Plant (MATEP), you will be responsible for ensuring energy and power plant systems, applications, and services meet the required performance standards and operate efficiently under various conditions. This role focuses on optimizing performance, reducing energy consumption, and improving reliability to deliver 24/7 reliable utilities to our customers. You will report to the Director of Energy Delivery.

 

  • You will analyze energy usage, recommend projects (additions/retrofits/programming) to improve power plant performance, and design solutions to handle increasing loads effectively
  • You will summarize and project costs of operations, create cost-benefit analyses for recommended improvements, and collaborate with utilities for rebates and incentive programs
  • You will implement performance monitoring tools, establish KPIs, automate data collection, analyze and report findings, and present monthly reports to staff, management, and directors
  • You will design and conduct tests to identify performance bottlenecks, assess infrastructure needs, and ensure sufficient resources for current and future demands.
  • You will work closely with maintenance, operations, EH&S, and support teams to integrate performance metrics, plans, and equipment upgrades, along with other assigned duties

 

 

 

What You’ll Bring

  • A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Engineering and five (5) years of experience or a High School diploma and ten (10) years of experience
  • Thorough knowledge of all power plant and energy systems and understanding of process diagrams, simple electrical diagrams and operating instructions
  • Extensive knowledge in PI- “Data Acquisition/Historian” systems and how to process/analyze the data
  • Extensive knowledge of steam production and chilled water facilities
  • Technical understanding of the operation and maintenance of energy and power systems
  • In-depth knowledge of power generation, steam and chilled water equipment and technology

 

 

 

Additional Details

  • This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily
  • Must be available to travel domestically up to 5% of the time
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;
  • This position consists of 10% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
  • Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and take direction from others
  • Ability to work overtime, as well as any schedule including nights and weekends
  • Ability to maintain and build complex excel models
  • Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
  • Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • Occasionally required to climb or balance
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

 

 

 

Compensation

Salary Range: $81,000 – $134,880 USD annually

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

 

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

 

 

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

 

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

 

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Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Posting date : 07/04/2025

Requisition ID : 45251


Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic

What You Can Expect

As our Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic, at ENGIE’s Medical Area Total Energy Plant (MATEP), you will be responsible for performing installation, maintenance repair, overhauls, and testing of various diesel engine driven equipment.  You will also provide supervisors with all pertinent information concerning equipment and submit written reports as requested.  You may also be assigned to complete various non-diesel tasks, all under the supervision of the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor.

 

 

 

 

What You’ll Bring

  • You possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in heavy diesel engine maintenance and repair, or equivalent 
  • You have specialized technical training, or equivalent familiarity with the use of precision measuring devices, and the ability to read and understand technical drawings and instruction manuals
  • Must have a valid state driver’s license, Forklift, 3A Hoisting Licenses
  • You should have sound knowledge of the application and use of diagnostic equipment
  • You will install, inspect, overhaul, and maintain diesel engine driven equipment including all engine components
  • You must perform maintenance and repairs to auxiliary systems that directly support the operation of the diesels, which are common in design, installation, and operation to other power plant support systems
  • You will perform maintenance, repairs, or overhauls to non-diesel systems, as necessary to meet plant operational needs
  • You will prepare technical data and equipment observation reports necessary for proper diagnostic work and machinery history records
  • You will determine and obtain parts and supplies from stock as required to perform repairs, maintenance, and overhaul work; prepare stockroom requisitions as required
  • You must prepare and submit information to supervisors as needed to order parts and materials required in the general performance of job assignments
  • You will be responsible for maintaining work areas and shop facilities in a clean, orderly, and safe condition
  • You will observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices and perform work in accordance with recognized trade and company standards and, where applicable, local, state, and federal laws
  • You must participate in mandatory training and other programs
  • Must participate in emergency response
  • You will perform other related duties as required

 

 

 

Additional Details

  • This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis;
  • Working Shift: Tuesday – Saturday; Day Shift; 6:00am to 2:30pm
  • May be required to work overtime - relief, off-shift, and emergency coverage (nights, weekends,) and/or other, as needed
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
  • This position consists of 20% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
  • High degree of professionalism
  • Ability to work well independently, and effectively with others, daily 
  • You are Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Maximo CMMS programs
  • Detail oriented, with ability to take direction
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively. Willingness to acquire new skills and utilize technology to streamline processes and problem solve is essential
  • Must be able to work internally in the physical plant and externally on the facility’s grounds or at satellite facilities

 

 

 

Compensation

Hourly:  $57.33 USD hourly

 

Your position is part of a bargaining unit represented by International Union of Operating Engineers-Local 877. Many of the terms and conditions of your employment, including but not limited to work scheduling, wages, vacation, sick leave, and other benefits, will be governed by a collective bargaining agreement (the “CBA”) between the Company and the union. 

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

 

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

 

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

 

 

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.    

 

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

 

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Utility Plant Operator I

Posting date : 07/04/2025

Requisition ID : 44913


Utility Plant Operator I

What You Can Expect

As a Utility Plant Operator I (UPO I) at our University of Iowa location, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating power generation equipment that powers campus facilities, including the University Hospital. This equipment includes, pumps, air compressors, conveying systems, fans, electric motors, ash conveying systems, control valves, mobile equipment, and other industrial equipment.

 

Each day begins with a handoff from the previous shift to understand the current operating status of the plant and tasks to be completed. The primary task of a UPO I involves the safe operation of the plant's equipment. You will conduct hourly rounds, monitoring equipment status, checking for leaks or abnormalities. Additional responsibilities include housekeeping tasks, and completing logs at the end of rounds and shift. Assisting with weekly preventive maintenance (PM) during day shifts.

 

We currently operate three steam generators and four natural gas-powered generators. Communication of pertinent information among shift members, support personnel, maintenance, and management is facilitated through Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Maximo (our Computerized Maintenance Management System).

 

The UPO I may also provide relief and support in other job classifications, including Maintenance and Fuel Unloading. Other duties include performing regular testing and treatment of boiler water as directed and checking offsite equipment located at the Hospital and West Campus.

This position follows a rotating shift schedule, rotating between days and nights every two weeks. You will work seven scheduled days every fourteen days (Dupont rotating schedule), including nights, holidays, and weekends.

 

Availability for vacation coverage, emergency relief, and overtime as required by the plant management team is essential.

 

 

 

What You’ll Bring

  • High School Degree or GED equivalent required
  • A minimum of two (2) years industrial plant,  process plant, shipboard power & propulsion or power plant experience operating boilers, pumps, fans, conveyors or similar experience

 

 

 

Additional Details

  • This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis
  • You must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record, operation of company owned vehicles is required
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
  • Required to be on call as needed/deemed necessary by Supervisor/Management
  • Required to have a personal telephone to be able to receive emergency notifications
  • Ability to meet highest attendance requirements 
  • Ability to communicate effectively, written, verbally, and digitally  using a company provided computer working with standard software applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Must be physically capable to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communication
  • Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing; sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks and the like as required); kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting  
  • Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
  • Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret such as but not limited to instruments, gauges, and manuals
  • Must be physically capable of entering and working in a confined space (crawl spaces, shafts, small enclosed areas, pipes and the like) as required
  • Must be physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to half and full-face respirators, fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses, etc. 
  • Working Environment (Indoors – 90% Outdoors – 10%) 
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
    • The Power Plant can be an extremely hot environment
    • Areas of the Power Plant can be dusty
    • The Power Plant noise level is usually moderate to high

 

 

 

Compensation

Salary Range:  $22.36 - $32.73 hourly

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

 

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

 

 

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

 

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System.  As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus. 

 

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

 

 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

 

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