Project Engineer

About Skyven

At Skyven Technologies, we have developed a revolutionary heat pump technology to decarbonize industrial heat. We implement this technology through an innovative Energy-as-a-Service model that saves our customers money with no capital outlay. We are hiring ​a Project Engineer to be part of the Project Execution team. This is an opportunity to make a real impact at an innovative and growing climate tech company. 

Industrial heat is responsible for roughly 20% of global CO2 emissions. That’s roughly equivalent to emissions generated by all transportation (including land, sea, and air) and is a compelling business opportunity – it will take an estimated $3.7 trillion in capital investment to decarbonize the sector by 2050. Skyven is at the forefront of this transformation and has recently achieved a significant milestone by being selected for a $145M investment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate the deployment of our state-of-the-art Skyven Arcturus steam-generating heat pumps (SGHPs) at manufacturing facilities nationwide, revolutionizing how we address energy needs while combating climate change. 

About the Role

In this role, reporting to the Director of Project Management, you’ll work closely with Project Managers to manage the technical aspects of each project. You will  be  engaged with engineering firms, consultants, third-party vendors, general contractors, subcontractors, and operation and maintenance personnel to ensure adherence to the technical requirements on each project. You will apply your technical knowledge and understanding of process, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering to develop deliverables and review those submitted to Skyven by third parties.  To succeed in this role, you must have experience contributing to industrial projects from $25MM to $50MM in total installation cost. This position is remote, with periodic travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of capital projects to ensure the fulfillment of the Thermal Energy Services Agreement (TESA)  while meeting safety, cost, schedule, and quality requirements
• Support the Project Manager to maintain scope, budget, schedule and quality on each project
• Manage multiple work packages on multiple projects, which will be issued to engineering firms, consultants, equipment suppliers, and subcontractors
• Engage, qualify, and manage relationships with key equipment suppliers and engineering firms
• Develop project/site specific specifications such as the site conditions, design basis, equipment specifications, etc.
• Develop vendor document requirements and management submittals, RFIs, and change order requests
• Work closely with internal Product team to ensure project-specific requirements are captured and request design updates as required
• Understand contracts requirements and ensure vendors fulfill requirements
• Review vendor, supplier, consultant, and contractor bids for accuracy and completeness
• Review engineering designs for accuracy and completeness
• Support and troubleshoot field issues during construction and commissioning
• Develop startup and commissioning plans for complex industrial equipment
• Manage minor projects (<$5MM) as assigned
• Support ongoing operations and maintenance activities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Chemical Engineering)

• 3+ years of engineering and/or project management experience in brownfield industrial construction environment (preferably Food & Beverage, Chemicals, or Pulp & Paper)
• Technical understanding in the areas of engineering and construction including mechanical, piping, civil, structural, process, electrical, and controls
• Experience managing engineering firms, consultants, equipment suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal resources to facilitate project execution
• Experience working in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with fixed and rotating equipment and MW scale electrical infrastructure
• Knowledge of Engineering Document Control standards
• Ability to use AutoCAD or similar software with proficiency
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed (~35%)
• Ability to work in office and field environments

Preferred

• 5+ years of engineering and/or project management experience in brownfield industrial capital projects (preferably Food & Beverage, Chemicals, or Pulp & Paper)
• 2+ years of project management experience leading minor CapEx projects (<$25 MM) involving multiple functions, disciplines, customers, and sites
• Project Engineering experience with an Owner/Operator rather than EPC firm or General Contractor
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or desire to obtain
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or desire to obtain

Location

• We are a remote-first organization; this role is fully remote.
• The candidate must be currently based in and have the right to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Base salary not including equity: $100,000 to $120,000
• Stock options
• Flexible PTO
• Access to medical, dental, and 401k benefits
• Remote work