Project Engineer – Biogas & Digester Upgrades

ISAWWA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Positive environmental impact

Dynamic, innovative workplace

Job summary

Green Era is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to bridge daily operations and capital project execution at our food waste anaerobic digester facility. The role independently owns small capital projects under $500K, manages vendor and OEM relationships, and provides on-site engineering support for conveyor, de-packaging, digester, and biogas systems.

Reporting to the CSO and collaborating with the Plant Manager and maintenance team, you will drive continuous improvement, develop SOPs, lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering (preferred).
• 5-7 years of experience in industrial plant operations, food processing, biogas, or project engineering.
• Experience managing capital projects (scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination).
• Familiarity with conveyor systems, material handling, or de-packaging equipment is valued.
• Working knowledge of anaerobic digestion and wastewater treatment systems.
• Ability to manage contractors and vendors independently in a live plant.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms for work order management and parts tracking.
• Strong regulatory understanding and commitment to environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Capitalize on capital project execution for upgrades under $500K, including scoping, estimating, and scheduling.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and contractor selection from approved vendors.
• Coordinate on-site construction with electrical, mechanical, and general contractors.
• Document as-built drawings and update O&M manuals after project completion.
• Monitor spend against budget and report financials bi-weekly to leadership.
• Engage OEMs and service contractors; manage preventive maintenance contracts.
• Develop SOPs for equipment changes and new system integrations.
• Lead commissioning around feedstock receiving upgrades and gas system mods.
• Perform root-cause analyses using CMMS data; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure environmental, permitting, and regulatory reporting are up to date.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Root-cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven decision making

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Chemical/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Fiix

MaintainX

Job description

Green Era is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to bridge daily operations and capital project execution at our food waste anaerobic digester facility. The role independently owns small capital projects under $500K, manages vendor and OEM relationships, and provides on-site engineering support for conveyor, de-packaging, digester, and biogas systems.

Reporting to the CSO and collaborating with the Plant Manager and maintenance team, you will drive continuous improvement, develop SOPs, lead