Fuels Engineer — Engine & Additives R&D SME

Chevron Corporation; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corporation is seeking a senior engineer in Richmond, CA to lead R&D on gasoline formulations and engine technologies. You will build relationships with OEMs, suppliers and research teams, and act as SME on fuels, engines, and regulations. The role uses the Engine Laboratory to design tests, analyze results, and communicate findings.

The position emphasizes project management, cross-functional collaboration, and willingness to grow skillsets in energy transition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• Knowledge on practical operation of modern automotive gasoline engines.
• Knowledge on theoretical operation of engines: combustion and emissions.
• Experience developing and supervising engine R&D testing programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for proposals and results.
• DemonstratedChevron Way and Operational Excellence involvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management and independent work with multitasking ability.
• Teamwork and relationship-building across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage R&D programs evaluating performance of gasoline formulations (deposit control, fuel economy, emissions).
• Build relationships with OEMs, suppliers, researchers and teams across Chevron.
• Serve as SME on engines, fuels, vehicle tech, and regulations.
• Use Engine Laboratory resources to communicate test needs and analyze results.
• Develop new fuel additive formulations and experimental tools.
• Develop knowledge of global fuel industry requirements and trends.
• Develop engineering models of fuel, engine, or vehicle systems.
• Prepare technical presentations for internal and external customers and OEMs.
• Manage multiple projects with minimal supervision and clear communication.
• Collaborate across team, OpCo boundaries and with OEMs; provide work direction.

Skills

Engine operation knowledge

Theoretical engine operation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

PhD in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or physical sciences

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Chevron Corporation is seeking a senior engineer in Richmond, CA to lead R&D on gasoline formulations and engine technologies. You will build relationships with OEMs, suppliers and research teams, and act as SME on fuels, engines, and regulations. The role uses the Engine Laboratory to design tests, analyze results, and communicate findings.

The position emphasizes project management, cross-functional collaboration, and willingness to grow skillsets in energy transition initiatives.