RNG Project Engineer

Summary

Successfully execute RNG project activities with a team of professional engineers, project managers, and business leaders while maintaining schedule and budget. Support the review and expediting of design deliverables from third party and internal engineering resources. Facilitate technical memo creation, liaise in project related meetings, coordinate for utility interconnection, and lead on behalf of ownership group in HAZOP reviews. Complete on-site field engineering reviews and identify technical issues and approaches for evaluation. Ensure following of permits and regulations related to design and installation of biogas and RNG facilities. Review and coordinate commissioning and startup activities including equipment performance testing. Review project designs for monetization program applicability (RFS, LCFS, ISCC, etc.). Advise on all technical aspects of RNG project delivery including site investigations, project due diligence, and equipment specifications and selection.

Company Mission

Clean Energy pioneered renewable natural gas (RNG) as a vehicle fuel in the U.S. and we continue to be the largest provider of RNG for transportation. We have an extensive network of nearly 600 fueling stations across North America, and can deliver RNG to any station, public or private. Renewable fuel and station infrastructure sales and financing is the focus of the role.

Benefits Offered – 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and with competitive compensation of up to $$95,000-$125,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares basis of design documentation as well as process flow diagrams and mass and energy balances.
• Analyzes equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine appropriate designs and contractual needs.
• Reviews and checks engineering deliverables of 3rd party process engineers to determine accuracy and completeness while also reviewing for constructability and operability.
• Participates in HAZOP and PHA studies on behalf of facility ownership.
• Able to handle multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
• Review project proposals, contracts, specifications, project budgets, project information forms and other documentation to ensure all information is available and consistent to successfully execute the project.
• Work alongside project manager to coordinate and drive all aspects of projects including obtaining entitlements, permits, business licenses, engineering design and drawing preparation, equipment specification and ordering, facility design, utility applications, construction, commissioning, performance testing, and turnover to operations.
• Determine any federal, state and local requirements necessary for construction, and coordinate project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Prepare and provide project status reports and ensure project documentation is complete and accurate. Schedule conduct and document periodic status meetings with the project and design teams.
• Partner with Business Development personnel to channel technical communication with project partners.
• Coordinate with local utilities including technical review, submittal applications, and installation of the equipment to ensure timely completion within the project design and schedule.
• Inspect the work in progress, drawings, and specifications to ensure that workmanship conforms to contract specifications and the adherence to construction schedules. Coordinate with project manager and project stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of field discrepancies or clarifications.
• Interface with respective public and regulatory officials including authorities having jurisdiction (fire chief, etc.), insurance entities, EPA, OSHA, etc.
• Travel to various project sites to develop site assessments, supervise critical construction activities, and commission and closeout projects, with up to 50% travel monthly.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Interpret, calculate, and analyze Carbon Intensity scores of projects.
• Support negotiation of contracts with vendors and equipment suppliers including EPC contractors,
• engineers, equipment vendors, CI modelers, insurance providers and others.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Coordination of design inputs and design activities with other engineering disciplines in a team environment.
• Able to interface directly with project managers, engineers, 3rd party engineering firms, EPC firms, construction personnel, operations personnel, and other project stakeholders relative to the overall success of the project or facility.
• Manage the delivery of necessary documentation and notifications to support start up and commissioning and close out all punch list items to ensure successful turnover to operations.
• Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly project status meetings, calls or visits.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Contribute to ongoing composition of our compliance Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”) that covers all steps required to submit and validate pathways, perform verification services, meet RFS deadlines, etc., ensuring regulatory adherence and internal procedural improvements.
• Ability to remain flexible, work with a dynamic team, maintain excellent organization, and perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited University, 3-5 years of related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred chemical, process, or mechanical bachelor’s degree.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. The ability to communicate effectively with multiple project stakeholders.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of Database and Project Management software, Mechanical, P&ID, and Electrical engineering design and concepts. Solid experience with AutoCAD Design software. P&ID experience is strongly preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional Engineer (PE) license is a strong preference.

Competencies

Quality: Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image with dress, demeanor, and manners. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.

Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally and timely.

Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately informed and shares ideas even when unpopular. Listens to what others have to say. Effectively uses knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and anticipating issues to ensure quality is provided.

Teamwork: Fosters the spirit of working with each other. Displays respect, courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, models collaboration with others. Considers impact and issues for our customer and other departments. Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.

Persistence: Develops workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence in following assignments through to completion. Promotes process improvements.

Reliable: Responds in a timely manner. Is honest, ethical, value-driven and trustworthy. Keeps commitments made, completes assignments and meets deadlines. Accountable–Takes responsibility for own actions and performance.

Entrepreneurial: Takes initiative and appropriate action. Is engaged and committed to achieving the company’s mission. Pursues better ways to get things done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends. Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value. Is committed to the satisfaction of customers.

Leadership: Provides clear direction around a vision. Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory. Demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions. Is an example for employees and others. Accepts responsibility for individual and team performance. Makes appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions. Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Motivates and empowers others. Delegates tasks appropriately. Recruits staff of a high caliber. Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and direct. Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort. Encourages continuous growth and learning in others. Shows respect for others and their ideas. Helps others manage through change.