Project Engineer
CREW Carbon
About the role
The Project Engineer will ensure proper execution and operation of CREW’s technology deployments to achieve CO2 removal (CDR) with our wastewater partners. In this role, you will assess the deployment viability with wastewater facilities through engineering design, data analysis, and interactions with wastewater partners, suppliers/vendors, and engineering services firms. This position is a full-time role, with travel expectations to wastewater partners across US and Europe. Location is flexible, with proximity preference to our offices in New Haven or Brooklyn.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, installation, deployment, and operation of CREW technology for field deployments
- Coordinate with external stakeholders to execute on projects, including engineering and construction companies, suppliers & vendors, and partnering organizations
- Prepare proposals including scope of work, cost estimates, schedules, presentations, and other related engineering project documentation
- Maintain project schedule to ensure consistent progress toward carbon removal milestones
- Conduct and manage fieldwork associated with design and construction services
- Servicing of deployments with CREW science team and contractors which includes but is not limited to: water quality testing, calibration and repair of materials handling and dosing equipment, visual inspections of systems, new installs, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelors in chemical, civil, electrical, or environmental, mechanical engineering (or similar field)
- 5+ years of experience in wastewater treatment
- Strong writing, project management, and communication skills
- Proficiency in CAD software for engineering or product design (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Fusion, etc)
- Experience with design, procurement, and construction of solid materials handling and dosing systems
- Experience overseeing subcontractors and ensuring they deliver on project requirements
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record
- Startup mindset where adaptability, creativity, agility, and execution are keys to success
- Strong desire to fight climate change
Bonus qualifications:
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the United States
- Advanced degree in engineering
- Experience with sensor and monitoring systems and automation controls
- Experience with DCS or SCADA integrations
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is competitive and will depend on many factors including experience, education, and expertise. We offer a competitive benefits package with insurance, vacation, retirement, and equity options.
About the company
CREW utilizes the extensive infrastructure present in wastewater treatment systems to provide robust, empirical, and durable carbon dioxide removal through enhanced weathering, while delivering process benefits to our partners.
CREW has offices and labs in New Haven, CT and offices in Brooklyn, NY. The ideal candidate will be in-person, however options are available for remote/hybrid work as needed.
CREW highlights:
- Won a carbon credit contract with the Frontier Climate Fund in Winter 2022
- Selected as 1 of 24 companies by the US Department of Energy in 2024 to be a potential supplier of high-quality carbon credits to the federal government
- Highlighted as an “Innovator of the Month” by US Senator Chris Murphy in 2024
- Selected by ImagineH2O, the leading water sector innovation accelerator in 2024
- Highlighted by Business Insider as “One of the Most Promising Climate-Tech Startups of 2023