Project Engineer

About the position

The Project Engineer will serve as a critical link between engineering, commercial and customer engineering and project teams to deliver KARNO™ Power Module solutions across industrial, commercial, and distributed energy applications. This role will be responsible for executing the engineering and integration of the KARNO Power Module Solution and associated balance of plant components —including power conversion, fuel handling systems, and controls—throughout the full project lifecycle from initial scope to commissioning. This position supports both internal teams and external partners by ensuring timely delivery, technical compliance, and seamless integration of the KARNO Power Modules into customer facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project execution for KARNO Power Module installations, covering site structural, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and controls engineering aspects.
• Manage site-specific design and deployment of full Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, including power electronics, electrical interfaces, fuel handling systems, and controls.
• Collaborate with Applications Engineering to finalize project scopes, proposals, and customer requirements.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and site installation plans.
• Coordinate third-party vendors for auxiliary equipment and subcontractor installation scopes.
• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) processes, including checklists, troubleshooting, and QA/QC documentation.
• Provide on-site and remote commissioning support and troubleshooting for KARNO deployments.
• Ensure system installations meet regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with customer engineering teams and act as a technical point of contact for project execution.
• Document lessons learned, change orders, and continuous improvement feedback to inform future product enhancements.
• Contribute to the development of standard project templates, procedures, and knowledgebase content.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical engineering or related technical field required.
• 7+ years in project engineering roles related to distributed energy systems, generator systems, or industrial equipment.
• Experience integrating multi-disciplinary systems (mechanical, electrical, thermal, and control systems).
• Knowledge of fuel-based generator systems, CHP, or emerging power technologies a strong plus.
• Familiarity with power systems engineering, including three-phase systems, protection schemes, and inverters.
• Experience with distributed generation (DG) projects using natural gas, hydrogen, or renewable fuels.
• Understanding of emissions requirements and permitting processes for stationary generators.
• Hands-on experience with commissioning and startup of energy equipment.
• Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design platforms.

Benefits

• Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
• Dental Plans, with buy-up option
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Voluntary Accident Plans
• Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
• Hospital Indemnity Plan