ENERGY PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

About the job

The Corporate Energy Project Development Manager leads Kroger’s sustainability and efficiency initiatives by developing utility-focused projects across retail facilities. This role conducts site surveys, pilots innovative solutions for electric, water, sewer, and gas systems, and designs capital projects to reduce energy use in lighting, refrigeration, and HVAC. Responsibilities include managing a three-year energy capital plan, identifying cost-saving opportunities, evaluating vendors, reporting metrics, and collaborating with divisions to scale successful pilots. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Support Center facility engineers, division energy and maintenance engineers, technicians, and contractors to evaluate projects that align with corporate strategies.
• Design and test capital projects aimed at reducing costs in lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, and energy consumption to implement utility conservation programs utilizing capital funding.
• Develop and identify new potential projects for utilities expense reduction.
• Develop and sustain a comprehensive 3-year energy capital plan, detailed by store and project.
• Identify and evaluate new vendors for utility-related products and services.
• Develop metric reports to measure progress towards goals. Identify obstacles to success and communicate findings to appropriate levels within the division and company.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Travel as needed 25%
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in energy engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience
• Strong knowledge of lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, and building envelope standards
• Experience trouble-shooting refrigeration design and applications including electronic control algorithms, variable speed drives and interrelated systems diagnosis
• Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics as it relates to the application of refrigeration designs in supermarket applications
• Demonstrated sound business judgment and the ability to work successfully with all levels of professionals, backgrounds, and perspectives
• Ability to manage multiple departments and simultaneous projects, as well as effectively delegate work
• Strong financial skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired

• 4+ years in the field of energy management
• 4+ years of experience as a Division Energy Engineer

About Us

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you’ll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.

• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 244403
• Job Category: Facility Eng/Construction/Maintenance
• Posting Date: 2026-10-23
• Apply Before: 2027-01-31
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 1014 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US
• Line of Business: Corporate
• Banner Name: Kroger Corporate
• Hourly or Salaried: Salaried