Project Engineer – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

Waga Energy; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days paid time off

11 paid holidays

401k with company matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Waga Energy, based in Bala Cynwyd, PA, is seeking a Project Engineer with a passion for renewable energy. This role involves assisting in the development of renewable gas projects and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years of project engineering experience. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a project engineering role.
• Experience in gas, chemical, or heat production industries.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project development and execution from FEED to delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and permitting tasks.
• Track project information and document progress.
• Manage subcontractors and oversee their work.
• Support operations with technical troubleshooting.

Skills

Project engineering

Environmental preservation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

DraftSight/AutoCAD

Job description

About Waga Energy

Waga Energy was established to further our founders' commitments to preserving the common good and acting collectively to ensure a sustainable future. Committed to the fight against global warming and to a sustainable energy transition, Waga Energy has developed a breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane, also called Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Our WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units deliver high-quality biomethane, regardless of the quality of the raw biogas. The biomethane produced by the WAGABOX® can be injected directly into the gas grid or used as fuel for vehicles. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains the WAGABOX® units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, and biomethane sales revenue is shared. Already in operation at dozens of landfill sites worldwide, this revolutionary landfill gas purification solution has been producing clean, local renewable energy since 2015. Waga Energy is committed to a mission of driving a sustainable energy transition by making RNG accessible to all. Guided by the values of Boldness, Mastery, and Cooperation, Waga Energy employees in Europe, North America, and other locations are united by a common purpose: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.

The Position – Responsibilities & Duties

Waga Energy is currently seeking candidates for the position of Project Engineer in our Bala Cynwyd, PA Office (Philadelphia Area).

The ability to accommodate +/- 25% domestic travel time (including overnight stays) and site work is required for this position. Some international travel may also be required.

This is an exciting, rewarding position promoting the role of renewable energies, notably renewable gas, in the future of energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the development and execution of project scope and schedule, from FEED (Front End Engineering Design) studies through to project delivery and ongoing operations.
• Assisting with all applicable regulatory and permitting related tasks to ensure compliance with all local, state, national, and industry specific codes and standards to include drafting and tracking requests for authorization.
• Assisting with the procurement of equipment including drafting equipment specifications and datasheets as well as coordinating with both internal teams and outside equipment suppliers/manufacturers.
• Tracking and documenting project information (both internal and external) including information relevant to the procurement of equipment and supplies, as well as scheduling and progress related documentation.
• Managing subcontractors including subcontractor engineers, equipment manufacturers, and site contractors to include requesting quotes/proposals, overseeing/inspecting work to ensure adherence to the project plan, budget, and quality standards, and tracking change requests.
• Assisting with all applicable pre-commissioning & commissioning related activities.
• Ensuring the successful “handover” of new projects to the internal operations team.
• Supporting ongoing operations via technical troubleshooting and system checks of WAGABOX® units as needed.
• Maintaining a continuous focus on safety and process optimization/improvement throughout all phases of assigned projects, making suggestions and taking necessary actions as needed.

About You – Qualifications & Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, process or a related discipline).
• A minimum of 3 years of previous experience in a project engineering role.
• A passion for environmental preservation and sustainability.
• Experience with the conception and commissioning of equipment within a gas, chemical, or heat production related industry as well as knowledge of pressure equipment design.
• The ability to effectively build and maintain coworker, client and vendor/subcontractor relationships.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Candidates must also be highly analytical and well organized.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Experience with DraftSight/AutoCAD or equivalent engineering software is a plus.

Culture

Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have committed themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Benefits

Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.

Recruiting Process

• Interview with human resources representative via Teams.
• Interview with applicable department manager and human resources via Teams.
• Possible additional interview with senior manager in-person or via Teams.

Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Note to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires or candidate recommendations from external agencies.