PepsiCo · 19 hours ago
Principal Utilities Engineer - Supply Chain Engineering
US-IL-Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $185K/yr
8+ years expPepsiCo is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their North America Facilities & Infrastructure Engineering team. The role involves providing technical strategy and support for utility systems in manufacturing facilities, overseeing maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing projects from concept to completion.
Brand MarketingFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Act as the go-to expert for complex utility systems (e.g. steam, chilled water, compressed air, boilers, HVAC, compressors, wastewater)
Provide input on new infrastructure designs, feasibility studies, and capital projects, ensuring standards are met
Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement for utility assets, ensuring uptime and efficiency
Ensure strict adherence to local, state, and federal regulations
Manage projects from concept to completion, including budgeting, vendor management, and contractor oversight
Develop and implement disaster recovery and safety protocols for utility systems
Train and guide junior engineers and technicians on best practices and complex issues
Facilitate national auditing program of utility systems, review technical reports, documentation
Develop, maintain, and execute obsolescence replacement strategy for utility assets nationally
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil)
8+ years of professional experience
Extensive hands-on experience with specific utility systems and infrastructure (steam, chilled water, compressed air, boilers, HVAC, compressors, nitrogen, wastewater)
Relevant licensing (PE, EIT) and/or Certifications (Water/Wastewater) a plus
Self-motivated, results & action-oriented to lead and drive an agenda
Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate well to project stakeholders including senior leadership and cross-functional partners
High proficiency in negotiating with vendors, contractors and consultants
Proven leadership in troubleshooting/problem solving in a manufacturing environment
Solid understanding of finance, product/project cost tracking and reporting
Strong team building skills to manage and lead cross-functional teams
Computer skills to include familiarity with computer maintenance management systems, reporting/tracking software, Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD etc
Proficiency with basics of finance, product cost accounting. Able to effectively manage and track project spending and report financials on a regular basis
Able to travel; individual can expect to be out of the office approximately 30% of the time to facilitate and manage plant projects
Individual project CAPEX expenditure experience should be in excess of $5MM
Benefits
Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually.
Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Company
PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a food and beverage company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.National Safety Council
2025-09-02Post Ipo Equity· $4B
2024-06-13Grant· $0.02M
2017-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Carreteiro
CEO PepsiCo Brazil & South Cone (Chile, Arg, Uru, Par) Foods
Mohamed Shelbaya
CEO PepsiCo Middle East & Africa
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