Leprino · 1 day ago
Project Engineer II (Industrial Utilities Systems)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $118K/yr
3+ years expLeprino is seeking a Project Engineer II (Industrial Utilities Systems) to enhance infrastructure reliability and energy efficiency within their Corporate Project Engineering team in Denver. The role involves managing utility-focused capital projects, conducting facility audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while contributing to energy conservation efforts.
Food and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Iassen Donov, GPHR
Responsibilities
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 across 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 — you’ll help shape our investments from the ground up!
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 our 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
Qualification
Required
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.). (Three years for Engineer I, Five years for Engineer II, and at least Seven years for Senior Engineer)
The ability to travel up to 70%
Preferred
A master's degree in engineering
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 environment
Familiarity with electrical safety standards, relay protection schemes, and collaboration with utility companies during project implementation
Benefits
Competitive salaries and bonuses
Life, medical/dental/vision coverage
Voluntary benefits
Employee assistance programs
Wellness incentives
Tuition assistance
Vacation
Ten paid holidays
Sick time
Paid parental leave
Annual merit increases
LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan
Company
Leprino
Leprino Foods Company’s history dates back over 70 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lance FitzSimmons
Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer
Francine Plavnick
Administrative Assistant Office of the VP and CIO
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