Project Engineer / Technical Business Development Associate

Infinium; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinium is seeking a Project Engineer/Technical Business Development Associate in Sacramento, California. This position is aimed at early-career engineers who wish to grow into technical, operational, and project development roles.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and is ready to support multiple project execution activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Infinium offers opportunities in innovative energy solutions and infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Internship, co-op, or project experience in engineering or infrastructure environments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution activities across initiatives.
• Assist with technical evaluations and project coordination.
• Develop technical and commercial materials for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Engineer / Technical Business Development Associate

Location: Sacramento, California

Department: Projects / Technical Business Development

Reports To: Director, Projects

About Infinium

Founded in 2020, Infinium is reimagining how the world powers, moves, and computes. Through Infinium Energy™, the company transforms waste carbon into ultra-low carbon eFuels that decarbonize aviation, industry, and transport. Through Infinium Edge™, Infinium advances next‑generation thermal infrastructure for data centers, removing heat as a constraint to enable more efficient, high‑performance computing. Grounded in deep chemistry and energy systems expertise, Infinium’s platforms turn carbon and heat from limits into opportunities. Learn more at https://www.infiniumco.com/.

Position Summary

Infinium is seeking a high‑potential early‑career engineer to join our growing Projects and Technical Business Development team. This role is designed for exceptional individuals with strong academic achievement, leadership experience, and the ambition to grow into future technical, operational and project development leadership roles within the company. The position is ideal for someone with a Chemical Engineering background who is eager to apply their technical education across project execution, business development, supply chain coordination, operations, and commercialization within one of the most innovative sectors in energy and infrastructure today. The successful candidate will work closely with cross‑functional leaders across engineering, commercial, operations, and project development teams, gaining exposure to all aspects of scaling a next‑generation energy and infrastructure company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project execution activities across multiple Infinium Energy™ and Infinium Edge™ initiatives
• Assist with technical evaluations, process analysis, and project coordination activities
• Partner with engineering, commercial, procurement, and operations teams to support strategic business initiatives
• Help develop technical and commercial materials for customers, partners, and stakeholders
• Participate in equipment sourcing, vendor engagement, and supply chain coordination activities
• Support techno‑economic analysis, project modeling, and commercialization efforts
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across operations and project development functions
• Develop a strong understanding of eFuels, carbon conversion technologies, thermal infrastructure, and large‑scale industrial project execution
• Take on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership as part of Infinium’s long‑term talent development strategy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Strong academic performance with demonstrated leadership experience
• Internship, co‑op, research, or project experience in engineering, energy, manufacturing, industrial processes, or infrastructure environments
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative environment
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn across technical and business disciplines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Leadership experience in professional, academic, or engineering organizations (e.g., NSBE, AIChE, SWE, SHPE, Engineers Without Borders, etc.)
• Exposure to project management, operations, supply chain, process engineering, or commercialization activities
• Interest in decarbonization, energy transition technologies, sustainable fuels, industrial infrastructure, or data center technologies
• Experience presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences

What We’re Looking For

• Has distinguished themselves academically and through extracurricular leadership
• Is energized by solving complex technical and operational challenges
• Wants broad exposure across engineering, operations, commercial strategy, and project development
• Is motivated by building and scaling something new
• Demonstrates maturity, initiative, and ownership early in their career
• Has the long‑term potential to grow into senior technical, operational, or commercial leadership roles within Infinium