Project Engineer, Decarbonization & Field Deployment

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

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