Combustion Engineer with Emissions Expertise

Sigma Earth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERG seeks a Combustion Engineer or Scientist to join our expanding technical team. You will start with hands-on execution and quickly take ownership of complex combustion projects, working with environmental scientists, engineers, and EPA interfaces.

The successful candidate will lead design, evaluation, and operation of combustion systems, collect emissions data, and ensure safety and QA throughout trials. A BS in ME/ChE/Env disciplines and 2–10 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, or a related discipline.
• 2-10 years of experience in a research or testing environment with exposure to combustion systems.
• Demonstrated experience implementing safety protocols, including authoring safety guidance documents.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, data acquisition systems, PLC programming, and industrial control configurations.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and operate complex systems such as furnaces.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools for equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Solid understanding of combustion principles, including fuel stoichiometry and criteria pollutants.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, equipment documentation, and laboratory procedures.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience applying EPA air emissions methodologies.
• Proven ability to write technical documentation, including safety plans, operational procedures, facility manuals, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, evaluate, design, and operate advanced combustion systems
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and technical specialists to support combustion source measurements for the EPA
• Diagnose and resolve operational issues within combustion facilities, including control systems, replacement part sourcing, and repair coordination
• Configure sampling equipment and collect emissions data in accordance with EPA methodologies (e.g., Method 5)
• Design and implement sampling systems, including continuous emissions monitoring technologies such as gas analyzers, FTIR, and particle measurement instruments
• Analyze and review data to ensure alignment with project quality objectives and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Work directly with EPA personnel through technical meetings and operational initiatives
• Maintain accurate handwritten and electronic records in compliance with records management standards
• Execute all work in accordance with established safety and quality assurance protocols

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Data acquisition systems

Excel

Word

Safety protocol development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology

Tools

PLC programming

Industrial controls

Job description

ERG seeks a Combustion Engineer or Scientist to join our expanding technical team. You will start with hands-on execution and quickly take ownership of complex combustion projects, working with environmental scientists, engineers, and EPA interfaces.

The successful candidate will lead design, evaluation, and operation of combustion systems, collect emissions data, and ensure safety and QA throughout trials. A BS in ME/ChE/Env disciplines and 2–10 years of related experience are required.