Project Engineer

Connecticut Innovations; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Innovations is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead the execution of our decarbonization technology deployments across the U.S. You will manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful installations at wastewater facilities.

The role requires 4–8 years in relevant engineering/project management, strong communication skills, and a hands-on approach. Travel up to 60% and lifting up to 50 pounds are expected as you support rapid deployment of CREW’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering (or similar).
• 4–8 years in civil engineering, construction management, mechanical eng., or technical PM.
• Strong writing, PM, and communication skills.
• Hands-on and detail oriented approach to delivering projects.
• Financial acumen including budget building and cost control.
• Experience sourcing and overseeing subcontractors and ensuring deliverables.
• Startup mindset with adaptability, creativity, agility and execution.
• Able to travel 30–60%.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and using power/hand tools.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR.
• Extreme ownership and teamwork with high empathy.
• Growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management across multiple sites, maintaining timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure installation and performance of CREW’s technology.
• Manage vendor/contractor relationships, procurement, and supply chain for hardware components.
• Prepare scopes of work, RFIs, cost estimates, schedules, presentations, and other project docs.
• Develop detailed work plans, engineering specs, and execution planning.
• Conduct fieldwork including construction inspection, piping, training, commissioning, and startup.
• Provide follow-up support with on-site operators and coordinate with suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Written skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Fusion)

Job description

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Come join one of our quickly growing portfolio companies, Home | CREW Carbon!

CREW’s technology and services make wastewater treatment cheaper and more efficient, while permanently sequestering CO₂.

Leveraging advanced chemistry, natural minerals, and AI, we’ve developed and are deploying a category-defining process intensification technology, with decarbonization at its core. Today, we help wastewater treatment facilities and operators:

• Improve the efficiency of existing, legacy infrastructure
• Eliminate hazardous chemicals & reduce operational costs
• Avoid $100M+ infrastructure upgrades
• Capture & Store CO₂

We are currently deploying this technology across the US. In addition, we’ve signed $33M+ in carbon removal offtake agreements with leading corporations — including JP Morgan, Google, and Stripe — looking to meet their climate goals, supercharging CREW’s expansion.

CREW has offices and labs in New Haven, CT and Brooklyn, NY.

About the Role

CREW is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead project execution as we scale‑up our decarbonization technology. This role will ensure the proper installation and operation of CREW’s deployments. In this role, you will lead end-to-end project management to ensure budget and timelines are met; support implementation, commissioning, and operations at wastewater facilities; and manage wastewater partners, suppliers/vendors, and engineering services firms. This position is a full‑time role, with travel expectations to wastewater partners across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management, including creating and maintaining timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple operational sites.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and operation teams to ensure successful installation and performance of CREW’s technology.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including procurement and supply chain logistics for hardware components, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Prepare project deliverables including scope of work, request for proposal, cost estimates, schedules, presentations, and other related engineering project documentation.
• Develop detailed work plans, including engineering specifications and execution planning.
• Conduct and manage fieldwork associated with design and construction services which includes but is not limited to: construction inspection, basic process piping installation, training, commissioning, startup.
• Servicing of deployments which includes but is not limited to: follow‑up support with on‑site operators, coordination with equipment vendors or suppliers.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelors in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering (or similar field).
• 4-8 years of experience in civil engineering, construction management, mechanical engineering or technical project management.
• Strong writing, project management, and communication skills.
• Hands‑on and detail oriented approach when delivering projects.
• Financial acumen, including budget building, and cost control.
• Experience sourcing and overseeing subcontractors and ensuring they deliver on project requirements.
• Startup mindset where adaptability, creativity, agility, and execution are keys to success.
• Able to travel 30-60%.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and comfortable using power and hand tools..
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• You practice extreme ownership (no task is too small).
• You love being in the trenches with your team and working with high empathy.
• You have a growth mindset.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with design, procurement, and construction of materials handling and dosing systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software for engineering or product design (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Fusion, etc).
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Experience with sensor, monitoring systems and automation controls.
• Proficient in standard project management software (ex: Asana, Ganttpro, Smartsheets, Monday or similar)

Compensation

Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of the total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity through the form of option grants, flexible paid time off, 401(k) plan, well equipped office environment, and health benefits offerings.

The expected base salary range for this role is $85,000–$180,000. This range represents the company’s estimate for this position at the time of posting however actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, role scope, and business needs.

• Signed a carbon credit offtake agreement with the Frontier Climate Fund in 2024
• Selected as 1 of 24 companies by the US Department of Energy in 2024 to be a potential supplier of high‑quality carbon credits to the federal government
• Highlighted as an “Innovator of the Month” by US Senator Chris Murphy in 2024
• Selected by ImagineH2O, the leading water sector innovation accelerator in 2024
• Highlighted by Business Insider as “One of the Most Promising Climate-Tech Startups of 2023

CREW Carbon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have strict wage minimums, generous benefits, and personal leave policies. Our goal is to provide safe, rewarding, and empowering work environments for all who interact with our company.