Technical Project Engineer

$125,000 - $140,000/Yr

OPAL Fuels - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

OPAL Fuels has an opening for a Technical Project Engineer. The incumbent must have a strong technical background in electrical/mechanical/design/development/natural renewable energy projects/oil & gas/PE. This position will provide engineering, design/drafting, and technical support of projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in areas related to compressed natural gas (RNG), hydrogen, and/or oil and gas, along with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to drafters, vendors, contractors, customers, team members.
• Drive and support the technical and engineering of projects.
• Coordinate civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural consultants.
• Provide engineering analysis, and specs of equipment for projects.
• Review and guide engineering, specs, and scope of projects with selected EPC firms.
• Assist other team members in developing RFQs.
• Develop P&ID & PFD for RNG/CNG fueling station and gas processing plant projects.
• Develop quantity and cost estimates for site work.
• Provide technical guidance of multiple concurrent projects, in multiple states, through the design and approval process.
• Coordinate efforts with electrical and mechanical engineers, equipment manufacturers and company design team to produce construction plans and specifications.
• Direct facility layout design.
• Support the sales team at point of inquiry, award, and subsequent meetings with customers and serve as a technical representative when needed.
• Use AutoCAD to quickly revise, update, and make changes to drawings.
• Make recommendations for improvements to the engineering process and the products of the company.
• Provide creativity and latitude for designs to meet desired facility performance.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.
• Oversee the review, creation, and maintenance of engineering standards, processes, and procedures.
• Review policies and procedures to reduce costs, shorten cycle time, improve serviceability, and increase throughput and quality.
• Interface with major equipment suppliers so that product knowledge remains current.
• Investigate new suppliers and new products.
• Assist with research and development efforts to find new solutions that will result in lowering overall costs without lowering the overall quality.
• Review activities for technical evaluation of existing and future products.
• Provide recommendations on existing and future products.
• Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, state and federal standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinate outsourced civil, electrical, mechanical, and land-development engineering.
• Attend projects in hosting kick-off meetings following award of project to confirm understanding of scope of supply and contractual obligations.
• Assist with start-up issues of new packages to ensure smooth operation and proper installation.

Requirements

• Seven plus years of experience and proven success in gas processing or related engineering.
• Experience leading and managing company team members, and vendors.
• PE License desired but not required.
• Strong understanding of industry codes.
• Understanding of industrial drafting standards, symbols, process, instrumentation, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to perform changes and updates to drawings utilizing AutoCAD.
• Experienced in developing specifications for the design and fabrication of mechanical plant processes.
• Experienced in evaluation of customer specifications, with aptitude to communicate directly with customers.
• Experienced in quality review of fabricated and assembled equipment, cost review and control.
• Must be able to achieve positive results in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Must be able to comprehend the interdependence of all operations in the production process and make decisions that lead to the efficient use of available resources while maintaining project schedule.
• Must have strong and effective organizational, documentation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Must be dependable, highly motivated, and self-directed; able to work effectively with little supervision.
• Must have good oral and written skills at all levels of internal and external organizations.
• Must be a hands-on engineer, able to delegate, and drive processes efficiently.
• Must have strong leadership skills and a desire to train and develop others.
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of other disciplines: electrical, controls, process engineering, civil structural, and civil land.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license, without any restrictions.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $125K - $140K + a 15% Bonus Target