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Job description
Conagra Brands is hiring a Principal Engineer, Technical Services Utilities — a full-time, remote role ($109k–$159k). Apply directly on Conagra Brands's careers page below.
Principal Engineer- Technical Services Utilities
Location: Chicago, Illinois, Omaha, Nebraska
Remote Type: Remote
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Develop programs that improve utility system capacity, capability, sustainability, and control while reducing total delivered cost.
Provide technical feasibility assessments and recommendations to cross‑functional teams throughout the organization.
Partner with platform engineering leadership to develop annual and multi‑year capital plans by recommending energy and utility system improvements that are proven in both concept and performance.
Apply strategic thinking, technical expertise, and hands‑on execution across a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects.
Navigate ambiguity while advancing new and emerging utility solutions aligned with business objectives.
Lead Front End Loading packages and technical briefs for infrastructure and utility projects.
Perform infrastructure technology assessments and recommend best‑in‑class solutions for steam and condensate systems, compressed air systems, air dryers, boilers, hot water systems, and wastewater treatment.
Collaborate with engineering project managers to develop preliminary capital and expense estimates, schedules, and primary equipment and system performance criteria.
Identify alternatives, prerequisites, risks, and opportunities associated with proposed utility and energy solutions.
Review Front End Loading Phase 1 and technical brief packages developed by third‑party engineering partners to ensure accuracy, completeness, and operational effectiveness.
Participate in design reviews to ensure proper implementation of utility technical solutions and applicable codes through project execution.
Analyze system performance data and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and build business cases aligned with cost, performance, and strategic objectives.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
7+ years of technical and project leadership experience in the design and operation of plant utility systems, including steam and condensate, compressed air, boilers, hot water systems, and wastewater treatment.
Experience delivering thermal recovery initiatives or reducing energy usage across utility and process systems.
Engineering design and operational experience supporting complex utility infrastructure.
Strong influencing skills with a proven record of effective stakeholder engagement across technical and non‑technical teams.
Willingness to travel up to 50 percent.
Position may be based remotely east of Denver, Colorado and within reasonable proximity to a major airport, with regular travel to manufacturing facilities
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Compensation
Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Anticipated Close Date
October 28, 2026Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Principal Engineer, Technical Services Utilities at Conagra Brands?
The estimated salary range for Principal Engineer, Technical Services Utilities at Conagra Brands is $109,000 - $159,000 USD per year.
Is Principal Engineer, Technical Services Utilities at Conagra Brands a remote job?
Yes, Principal Engineer, Technical Services Utilities at Conagra Brands is a remote position. Candidates in Chicago, IL, Omaha, NE may be preferred.
What skills are required for Principal Engineer, Technical Services Utilities at Conagra Brands?
The required skills for Principal Engineer, Technical Services Utilities at Conagra Brands include: Project Management, Mechanical Engineering.
What is the seniority level for Principal Engineer, Technical Services Utilities at Conagra Brands?
Principal Engineer, Technical Services Utilities at Conagra Brands is a Principal level position.
How do I apply for Principal Engineer, Technical Services Utilities at Conagra Brands?
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