RNG Process Engineer: Design & Optimize Clean Energy

AD Energy Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AD Energy Recruitment seeks a talented RNG Process Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain renewable natural gas production processes, including anaerobic digestion, biogas upgrading, and gas separation, while upholding safety and environmental standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead process improvements, analyze performance data, and ensure compliance with regulations. A chemical or mechanical engineering background and 3–5 years of RNG experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years in process engineering; RNG/biogas experience preferred
• Proficiency in process simulation, CAD, and data analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Process Design & Optimization: develop and optimize RNG production processes (ANAEROBIC DIGESTION, biogas upgrading, gas separation).
• Project management: plan, execute, and commission RNG projects within timelines and budgets.
• Technical support: troubleshoot operations and implement process improvements.
• Data analysis: monitor performance metrics and ensure quality/efficiency standards.
• Compliance & safety: adhere to environmental regs and safety standards; perform audits.
• Collaboration: work with engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Documentation: maintain records of designs, modifications, procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree is a plus

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

CAD tools

Job description

AD Energy Recruitment seeks a talented RNG Process Engineer to design, optimize, and maintain renewable natural gas production processes, including anaerobic digestion, biogas upgrading, and gas separation, while upholding safety and environmental standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead process improvements, analyze performance data, and ensure compliance with regulations. A chemical or mechanical engineering background and 3–5 years of RNG experience are required.