What You Can Expect

As a Project Manager I at ENGIE, you’ll be at the heart of our strategic operations at the University of Iowa, gaining hands-on experience in critical utility sectors like Power Generation, Water Treatment, Chilled Water, and Distribution. This isn’t just a support role—you’ll be driving projects forward, owning key deliverables, and building the foundation for a long-term career in energy and infrastructure.

What You’ll Do—In this Role:

• Take ownership of project planning and execution, actively shaping outcomes and driving progress across technical systems and infrastructure
• Monitor and analyze project budgets and schedules, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions
• Provide clear, data-driven updates to clients and stakeholders, highlighting your ability to manage timelines and financials
• Coordinate permitting, construction planning, contractor oversight, and procurement—developing your leadership and decision-making skills
• Ensure all work aligns with ENGIE’s high standards for safety, ethics, and sustainability

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field. In lieu of a four-year degree, a high school diploma or GED with four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• A systems approach to problem solving and the ability to define emergent problems quantitatively
• Familiarity in understanding how scope, schedule, and budget interact throughout a project’s lifecycle
• A drive to contribute meaningfully to long-term infrastructure improvements—paired with curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic campus environment

Additional Details

• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; for ability to drive to site locations

Compensation

Hourly Range: $36.00 – $55.18 USD hourly.

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System.  As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus. 

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@ENGIE.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.