Lead Engineer, Emissions Measurement & Validation

INNIO Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance and long-term disable‑/

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Paid time off and 14 holidays

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

INNIO Group in Houston seeks a Lead Engineer, Emissions & Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment to design, develop, and optimize advanced aftertreatment systems. You will lead product development activities, align technical goals across sites, and drive innovation to meet regulatory and performance needs.

Travel is approximately 60% to customer and project sites. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners in the USA and Europe, contributing to IP creation and critical-to-quality

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience with internal combustion engines and exhaust gas aftertreatment systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with engineering tools and methodologies for controls development.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities for complex validation tasks and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute exhaust gas aftertreatment development and validation at customer sites.
• Support system commissioning and troubleshooting at customer sites and resolve technical challenges.
• Communicate technical data and recommendations to INNIO stakeholders.
• Contribute to innovation and INNIO IP through new ideas and activities.
• Define work packages to improve products and support planning and skills assessment.
• Support the Service Organization with technical training and expertise.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners in the USA and Europe.

Skills

Engine experience and exhaust aftert |

Controls development

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering

Job description

About INNIO Group

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Role Summary

The Lead Engineer, Emissions & Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment will specialize in emissions and exhaust gas aftertreatment systems, focusing on the design, development, and optimization of advanced solutions to meet stringent regulatory and performance requirements. In this role, the engineer will lead and execute product development activities, ensure technical alignment across functions and sites, and drive innovation within this critical domain. This position plays a key role in delivering sustainable, high-efficiency technologies that support business and customer objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute exhaust gas after treatment development and validation activities at customer sites.
• Support system commissioning and troubleshooting at customer sites and analyze and resolve technical challenges encountered by project teams at customer locations.
• Communicate effectively and deliver actionable recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external INNIO stakeholders.
• Contribute to innovation by generating ideas for improved products, systems, and technologies, and support the creation of INNIO intellectual property.
• Set up and execute project & validation activities and monitor the status with involved parties to serve the needs of the business and the customer.
• Define and execute work packages and tasks to improve products and technologies, support the planning process and analyze skill gaps within the business.
• Support the Service Organization through technical training and expertise.
• Foster an open and communicative team environment that encourages diverse perspectives and values critical-to-quality (CTQ) considerations.
• Improve project efficiency through appropriate methods and processes, reducing duplication, minimizing handovers, and promoting task ownership.
• Provide support and collaboration across internal engineering teams and external partners. Act as a point of contact and facilitator for development teams in the USA and Europe.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience with internal combustion engines and in the development and validation of exhaust gas aftertreatment systems.
• Proficiency in engineering tools and methodologies used for controls development, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities to manage complex performance validation tasks and technically guide cross functional project teams.
• Must be able to travel approximately 60% to customer and project sites, including rural or remote locations that may require independent transportation arrangements, such as a rental vehicle or other reliable means of transportation. Occasional international travel may be required.
• Must be physically able to safely navigate large project and customer sites, which may include walking and standing for extended periods, climbing ladders, accessing equipment, and occasionally bending, kneeling, crouching, or stooping to inspect or access equipment from various positions.
• Must be able to work in both office and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with applicable site safety requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in the power generation, energy, oil & gas, industrial equipment, or other related heavy industrial industries is preferred.
• Experience with reciprocating engines or comparable heavy industrial and energy-related equipment is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, coordinate, and support engineers, technical experts, and external suppliers while influencing others, navigating conflict, setting expectations, and aligning globally diverse teams toward common goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical information and collaborate with customers, senior management, and global cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness and ability to work directly with engines and support activities at customer sites.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Self-driven and results-oriented, with a high degree of technical ownership and a strong say/do mentality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach to managing large, integrated programs and teams.

Compensation Range

$109,600 - $164,400 per year (Varies depending on relevancy of experience, technical certifications and other job-related criteria).

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off and 14 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings program

INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.