Project Engineer – Decarbonization Deployment Lead

CREW; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CREW Carbon 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 and you will manage end-to-end project management to ensure budgets and timelines are met, supporting implementation, commissioning, and operations at wastewater facilities with travel across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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%.

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 including construction inspection, basic process piping installation, training, commissioning, startup.
• Servicing of deployments including follow-up support with on-site operators, coordination with equipment vendors or suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication skills

Budgeting

Subcontractor management

Travel readiness

Hands-on

Safety and tools handling

Growth mindset

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Fusion

Asana

Smartsheets

Job description

CREW Carbon 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 and you will manage end-to-end project management to ensure budgets and timelines are met, supporting implementation, commissioning, and operations at wastewater facilities with travel across the U.S.