Staff Engineer (Hybrid)

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plans

Career growth

Job summary

Seneca Resources in Richmond, VA is seeking a Staff Engineer to provide engineering support for solid-fuel combustion across coal and biomass boilers. This hybrid role requires 8+ years of experience and allows an Engineering PhD to substitute for up to 5 years of experience.

You will collaborate with fuel procurement, review contracts, advise on fuel quality, support NOx, SOx, PM and Hg controls, and engage with industry suppliers to ensure compliance and performance across the fleet.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience; Engineering PhD can substitute for up to 5 years for related projects approved by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for solid fuel combustion for coal and biomass.
• Engage fuel procurement team and guide fuel contract renewals.
• Review fuel contracts and set fuel quality specs and reject limits for future contracts.
• Guide fuel constituents' impact on equipment and APC performance (NOx, acids, PM, Hg).
• Support sootblowing systems for coal and biomass boilers.
• Understand PJM dispatch cost calculations to assist regulatory commitments.
• Support Wet FGDs, Dry Scrubbers, Hg control systems and be SME for potential DSI systems.
• Engage with industry suppliers and manufacturers.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Solid fuel combustion

APC equipment knowledge

Fuel procurement guidance

NOx/acid gases control

Sootblowing systems

Industry engagement

Job description

Position Title: Staff Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Clearance Requirements: No

Driving required: No

Position Status: Direct Hire

Job Description:

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience (An Engineering PhD can be substituted for up to 5 years’ experience based on research engineering work on related projects approved by executive leadership.)
• Provide engineering support for the combustion of solid fuel, both coal and biomass, emphasizing on all associated Air Pollution Control (APC) equipment.
• Engage fuel procurement team and provide technical guidance during fuel contract renewal.
• Review fuel contracts, ensuring certain fuel quality specifications are met for each of the solid fuel boilers in the fleet during contract negotiations. Negotiating and setting reject limits for critical constituents in the fuel for all future solid fuel contracts.
• Provide engineering guidance on which constituents in the fuel can have a positive or negative impact on all equipment associated will fuel handling, fuel delivery, boiler combustion, boiler cleaning, ash removal, waste disposal along with the impact the fuel constituents will have on the performance of associated APC equipment for the control of NOx, Acid Gases (SO2, SO3, HCl, etc), PM, and Hg.
• Provide engineering support on the sootblowing systems for the coal and biomass boilers in the fleet.
• Understanding the PJM dispatch cost calculations methodology to assist the Fuels, Energy Supply and Strategic Planning groups with their regulatory commitments.
• Provide engineering support for the current Wet FGDs, Dry Scrubbers, Hg Control systems in the fleet and be the SME if any Dry Sorbent Injection (DSI) systems are considered in the future.
• Engage with industry suppliers and manufacturers.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Seneca Resources:

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm — we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. Our consultants and contractors enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Career growth and development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.