Technical Specialist – Fuel Systems

Csa Group; Irvine; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Fuel Systems Technical Specialist to drive growth in large-scale fuel-fired installations and related infrastructure. You will partner with clients, manufacturers, and engineering firms to identify opportunities, develop new services, and support complex field evaluations.

The role combines technical expertise with business development, targeting major capital projects, data centers, and energy infrastructure, with emerging work in hydrogen and

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Energy Systems, or equivalent with >=6 years in the field.
• Experience with commercial or industrial fuel-fired equipment and combustion systems.
• Strong understanding of boilers, burners, furnaces, gas turbines, and combustion controls.
• Experience working with manufacturers, EPCs, or TIC-related field evaluations is a plus.
• Ability to develop technical scopes and support quotations for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Market and Business Development: identify opportunities in commercial/industrial fuel systems.
• Develop and expand technical service offerings for fuel-fired equipment and infrastructure.
• Serve as SME for fuel systems and combustion applications on client projects.
• Research regulatory requirements, safety codes, and emerging technologies.
• Prepare technical scopes, estimate resources, and support project quotations and timelines.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure quality and safety in field evaluations.
• Forecast future resource and competency needs based on market growth.
• Represent CSA Group at industry events and establish stakeholder relationships.
• Travel approximately 10% for client meetings, site visits, and events.

Skills

Fuel systems expertise

Business development

Technical mentoring

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical/Chemical or Energy Systems

Job description

Employment Status:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

The Fuel Systems Technical Specialist supports CSA Group's business growth and technical service delivery, with a focus on large-scale commercial and industrial fuel-fired equipment, combustion systems, and associated fuel infrastructure.

The role combines technical industry expertise with business and service development, working closely with clients, manufacturers, engineering firms, and CSA Group teams to identify market opportunities, develop new service offerings, and support complex field evaluation projects. Target applications include major capital projects, data centers, manufacturing facilities, power generation, and energy infrastructure, with opportunities to expand into emerging technologies such as hydrogen and alternative fuels.

Responsibilities

• Market and Business Development. Identify opportunities to expand CSA Group's fuel systems field services across commercial and industrial markets, particularly within major capital projects and large-scale fuel-fired installations. Leverage industry experience and relationships to understand customer needs, identify emerging applications, and support the development of new business opportunities.
• Development and Enhancement of Services. Work with clients and CSA Group teams to develop, validate, and expand technical service offerings related to fuel-fired equipment, combustion systems, and associated infrastructure. Support the development of services addressing emerging fuels and technologies.
• Technical Expertise and Industry Knowledge. Serve as a subject matter expert for fuel systems and combustion applications, providing technical guidance on equipment design, installation, operation, and applicable safety requirements. Support projects involving complex fuel-burning equipment and integrated fuel systems in large commercial and industrial installations.
• Research. Research applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, safety codes and standards, testing protocols, and emerging industry technologies. Maintain awareness of developments in combustion, fuel systems, hydrogen, and alternative fuel applications.
• Quotations. Assess client inquiries to determine CSA Group's technical capability to execute the proposed scope of work. Develop technical scopes, estimate required resources and labor hours, and support accurate project quotations and timelines.
• Project Management. Coordinate with operational teams to ensure technical aspects of field evaluations and inspections meet applicable quality and safety requirements. Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, and support in resolving complex project issues.
• Workforce Planning. Support forecasting of future resource and competency requirements based on industry growth, major capital investments, and emerging technologies.
• Technical Committees and Trade Shows. Represent CSA Group at relevant industry events, technical committees, and trade shows. Establish and maintain relationships with manufacturers, engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and other industry stakeholders.
• Travel. Some travel, approximately 10% of the time, will be necessary for client meetings, project visits, and industry events.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical discipline, and/or six or more years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial or industrial fuel-fired equipment, combustion systems, or fuel infrastructure, preferably involving large-scale installations or major capital projects.
• Strong understanding of fuel-burning equipment and related systems, such as boilers, burners, furnaces, gas turbines, combustion controls, and gaseous or liquid fuel storage and distribution systems.
• Experience working with equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, industrial operators, EPC contractors, or companies involved in the design, installation, commissioning, or inspection of large-scale fuel systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety codes and standards, including relevant CSA, ANSI, ASME, and NFPA requirements.
• Experience with hydrogen, alternative fuels, or emerging combustion technologies is considered an asset.
• Experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, particularly field evaluations, field inspections, or conformity assessment, is considered an asset.
• Experience in technical writing, standards development, testing protocols, or process development is an asset.
• Established industry relationships and an understanding of the commercial and industrial fuel systems market are preferred.
• Sales, business development, or technical customer-facing experience is an asset.
• Strong technical problem-solving, mentoring, and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and business objectives.