Sustainability & Energy Systems Engineer

Sustainability & Energy Systems Engineer

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

Reference number

2026-179282

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Health safety and environment - Company HSE support and deployment coordinator

Job title

Sustainability & Energy Systems Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

• Oversee all Low Energy and Low Carbon (green-house gas emissions) activities and assume responsibility for managing, reporting, and leading Low Energy and Low Carbon Projects for reduction of energy consumption and carbon emissions.

• Oversee the site's Low Energy and Low Carbon initiatives for Carbon and Wheels & Brakes manufacturing facilities.

• Serve as Low Energy and Low Carbon site coordinator, which includes: KPI reporting, data sharing, implementing initiatives, initiative progress reporting, collaborations with Safran Landing Systems (Safran LS) Low Energy and Low Carbon directors and other site Correspondents, preparing and presenting site progress reports, etc.

• Identify and lead Low Energy / Low Carbon improvement projects / initiatives.

• Lead Low Energy / Low Carbon Improvement-Projects Award program.

• Work with Capital Projects team for management of funding for Low Energy / Low Carbon capital projects.

• Lead the facilities to obtain the requirements that are needed to pass audits that are associated with Safran standards and obtain associated and required certifications.

• Lead efforts to achieve and maintain ISO50001 certificate for energy management standards.

• Lead effort to install and manage Energy Metering and Measuring System (EMMS), which includes associated centralized stand alone Power Management System and associated utility metering, developing energy consumption maximum targets and proactively meeting the targets. This will also be used to identify low energy / carbon projects.

• Oversee Safran LS equipment shut-off procedures (ROGB program).

• Perform other related duties as required.

Prepare presentations and present at global Low carbon Steerco meetings.

• Attend and participate in Low Energy Steerco global meetings.

• Individual site leader calls with Low Energy and Low carbon Directors for counseling, up-dates, etc.

• Keep site Low Carbon Action Plant up to-date.

• Provide and share projects at Energy Good Practice Sharing global meetings.

• Lead Energy Sobriety compliance efforts.

• Lead Energy Intensity program for monitoring and controlling consumptions.

• Become Schneider Electric certified with-in one year of position acceptance.

• Perform other related duties as required.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Build strong and strategic working relationships within the local Safran LS departments (Central Engineering, Maintenance, Methods Engineering, Operations, Finance, etc.) and with personel from other Safran LS sites.

• Coaching and on the-Job-Training (OJT) with Energy Ambassidors and other employees.

• Decision Making to achieve long term Low energy and Low Carbon targets.

• Planning and Organizing

• BA/BS degree required. Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or advanced studies/degree preferred.

• Experience with boilers, steam systems, compressors and associated systems, HVAC, cooling towers, motors, VFDs, electrical distributions systems, vacuum systems, energy management systems, energy monitoring systems, etc.

• Technical/Leadership experience in related activities

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the above mentioned areas.

Annual salary

Starting at $71,000 annually

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Kentucky, Walton

City (-ies)

WALTON

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes