Associate Engineer - Agricultural Services Job at GDS Associates Inc, Green Bay, WI

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  • GDS Associates Inc
  • Green Bay, WI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description


GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging full-time opportunity with advancement and growth potential for an Associate Engineer to work in our Energy Efficiency group. The Associate Engineer will support the development of agricultural energy audits and technical studies under the supervision and direction of senior engineers. The Associate Engineer will shadow senior engineers on most site visits and produce energy analysis and reports following approved templates. Once fully trained, the Associate Engineer will be expected to conduct site visits without supervision.

This position entails client interaction across agricultural and food production facilities, including dairy farms, orchards, cold storage facilities, and cheese or food processing plants. This role focuses on identifying energy-saving opportunities, improving system efficiency, and supporting sustainability initiatives across agricultural operations. The Associate Engineer is expected to acquire fundamental knowledge and develop skills through mentored experience. This position receives close supervision on most aspects of assignments, particularly on difficult problems. Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines, scope and budget. Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.

This position is physically based in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area. The candidate is expected to be conducting in-field site visits to agricultural producers 1-2 days per week with another 3-4 days per week working from the Green Bay office. Background in agriculture is a pre-requisite for this position. Experience with energy engineering and/or mechanical systems is desired but not required for this position.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Conduct site visits to agricultural producers and rural small businesses including dairy farms, poultry farms, orchards, irrigation systems, cold storage facilities, etc.
  • Collect field data including equipment inventories, operating schedules, and system performance measurements
  • Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, improve equipment efficiency, and optimize system performance
  • Prepare analysis of energy efficiency measures using approved templates
  • Support the development of complex projects led by senior engineers
  • Communicate effectively with senior engineers on project scopes and timelines

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainability, Agriculture, Energy, or Engineering
  • Valid driver's license
  • May require working from a ladder doing inspections
  • Work may involve exposure to livestock areas, processing facilities, and variable weather conditions
  • Occasional climbing, lifting, and working in confined or mechanical spaces
  • Excel, Word, Microsoft Office Suite
  • Travel Required - up to 2 days per week, day travel
GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.

Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The typical salary range for this position is just one component of the firm's total compensation package.

Benefits:
  • Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
  • Competitive Pay
  • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Casual work, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, 2 days per week, 3 days per week, 1 day per week

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