Project Engineer

CREW Carbon, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CREW Carbon, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead project execution as we scale up our decarbonization technology. You will oversee end-to-end project management, ensure on-time deployment across wastewater facilities, and coordinate with partners, suppliers, and engineering services firms.

This full-time role requires travel across the U.S. You will work with cross-functional teams to install and operate CREW’s technology, manage budgets, and deliver high-quality results in

Qualifications

• Four to eight years in civil/ mechanical engineering or technical project management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules for multiple sites.
• Experience sourcing subcontractors and ensuring delivery to requirements.
• Strong writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, with a practical approach to execution.
• Experience with startup environments and rapid scaling is a plus.
• Ability to travel 30–60% and lift up to 50 pounds with tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management with timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure installation and performance of CREW’s technology.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including procurement and logistics.
• Prepare scope of work, RFPs, cost estimates, schedules, and project docs.
• Develop detailed work plans and engineering execution planning.
• Conduct fieldwork including construction inspection, piping, training, commissioning, startup.
• Provide post-deployment support and coordinate with equipment vendors.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Subcontractors

Travel readiness

Documentation

Ownership

Empathy

Growth mindset

Writing skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Fusion 360

Asana

GanttPRO

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

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 $120,000–$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.

About the Company

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. We are currently deploying this technology across the US and Europe. In addition, we’ve signed $40M+ in carbon removal offtake agreements with leading corporations looking to meet their climate goals, supercharging geographical CREW’s expansion.

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

CREW Insights

• CREW raises $25M of funding to scale wastewater treatment optimization technology as climate solution
• A climate fix that could cut your water bill (The Wall Street Journal)
• Leading U.S. water utility HRSD partners with CREW to deploy process intensification technology (Wastewater Digest)
• The Colorado Energy Office awards $2.35M to CREW’s wastewater treatment CDR tech (Carbon Herald)
• CREW signed a carbon credit offtake agreement with the Frontier Climate Fund (Reuters)
• CREW delivers pioneering wastewater alkalinity enhancement credits (Carbon Herald)
• CREW recognized as one of the most promising climate tech startups (Business Insider)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.