Project Engineer - Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Waga Energy

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, process or related discipline)
  • Minimum 3 years in a project engineering role
  • Passion for environmental preservation and sustainability
  • Experience with equipment commissioning in gas, chemical, or heat production industry
  • Strong relationship-building skills with coworkers, clients, and vendors
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Highly analytical and organized
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with DraftSight/AutoCAD is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and executing project scope and schedule, from feasibility analysis to project delivery
  • Support regulatory and permitting tasks to ensure compliance with all codes and standards
  • Aid in the procurement of equipment by drafting specifications and coordinating with suppliers
  • Track and document project-related information for procurement and scheduling
  • Manage subcontractors, overseeing their work to ensure adherence to project plans and quality standards
  • Assist with pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
  • Facilitate the successful handover of projects to internal operations team
  • Support ongoing operations through technical troubleshooting and system checks
  • Maintain focus on safety and process optimization throughout project phases

Benefits

  • 20 days of paid time off
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401k plan with company matching contributions
Full Job Description
About the Position - Responsibilities & Duties
Waga Energy is currently seeking candidates for the position of Project Engineer in our Bala Cynwyd, PA Office (Philadelphia Area).

The ability to accommodate +/- 25% domestic travel time (including overnight stays) and site work is required for this position. Some international travel may also be required.

This is an exciting, rewarding position promoting the role of renewable energies, notably renewable gas, in the future of energy transition.

Waga Energy Project Engineers serve as members of a collaborative project delivery team responsible for the successful delivery of the company's WAGABOX® landfill biogas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) upgrading units. The Project Engineer role is a highly responsible role supporting projects from the initial feasibility analysis stage through planning, design, permitting, construction, and ongoing operations. Associated responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Assisting with the development and execution of project scope and schedule, from FEED (Front End Engineering Design) studies through to project delivery and ongoing operations.
  • Assisting with all applicable regulatory and permitting related tasks to ensure compliance with all local, state, national, and industry specific codes and standards to include drafting and tracking requests for authorization.
  • Assisting with the procurement of equipment including drafting equipment specifications and datasheets as well as coordinating with both internal teams and outside equipment suppliers/manufacturers.
  • Tracking and documenting project information (both internal and external) including information relevant to the procurement of equipment and supplies, as well as scheduling and progress related documentation.
  • Managing subcontractors including subcontractor engineers, equipment manufacturers, and site contractors to include requesting quotes/proposals, overseeing/inspecting work to ensure adherence to the project plan, budget, and quality standards, and tracking change requests.
  • Assisting with all applicable pre-commissioning & commissioning related activities.
  • Ensuring the successful "handover" of new projects to the internal operations team.
  • Supporting ongoing operations via technical trouble shooting and system checks of WAGABOX® units as needed.
  • Maintaining a continuous focus on safety and process optimization/improvement throughout all phases of assigned projects, making suggestions and taking necessary actions as needed.

About You - Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional with:
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, process or a related discipline).
  • A minimum of 3 years of previous experience in a project engineering role.
  • A passion for environmental preservation and sustainability.
  • Experience with the conception and commissioning of equipment within a gas, chemical, or heat production related industry as well as knowledge of pressure equipment design.
  • The ability to effectively build and maintain coworker, client and vendor/subcontractor relationships.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
  • Candidates must also be highly analytical and well organized.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Experience with DraftSight/AutoCAD or equivalent engineering software is a plus.

Culture

Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.

Recruiting Process

Waga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps:
  1. Interview with human resources representative via Teams.
  2. Interview with applicable department manager and human resources via Teams.
  3. Possible additional interview with senior manager in-person or via Teams.

Department Projects Locations Philadelphia area (Bala Cynwyd, PA) Employment type Full-time

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