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

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to oversee and execute the technical aspects of each of Skyven’s projects. The primary focus will be on engaging with engineering firms, consultants, third-party vendors, general contractors, subcontractors, and operation and maintenance personnel to ensure adherence to technical requirements. This role requires applying technical knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electrical and civil engineering processes to develop deliverables and review those submitted to Skyven by third parties. 

To excel in this role, one must have experience working in a cross-functional, fast paced environment throughout project execution and have a proven track record of contributing to industrial projects ranging from $25MM to $50MM in total installation cost. 

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 Project Manager by maintaining scope, budget, schedule and quality on each project
• Manage and contribute to Feasibility Studies for projects in development
• Manage work packages on multiple projects 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 site conditions, design basis, equipment specifications
• 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 needed
• Understand contracts requirements and ensure vendors fulfillment requirements
• Review vendor, supplier, consultant, and contractor bids for accuracy and completeness
• Review engineering designs for accuracy and completeness
• Develop startup and commissioning plans for complex industrial equipment
• Support and troubleshoot field issues during construction and commissioning
• Manage minor projects (<$5MM)
• Support ongoing operations and maintenance activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 3+ years of engineering and/or project management experience in industrial construction environment
• Technical understanding of mechanical, piping, civil, structural, process, electrical, and controls 
• Experience managing engineering firms, consultants, equipment suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal resources
• Familiarity with fixed and rotating equipment and MW scale electrical infrastructure
• Knowledge of Engineering Document Control standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software
• Willingness to travel to customer sites up to 35% of the time

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering
• 5+ years of engineering and/or project management experience in brownfield industrial capital projects in food & beverage, chemicals, or pulp & paper industries
• 2+ years of project management experience leading minor CapEx projects (<$25 MM)
• 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

Benefits

• Base salary: $90,000 to $130,000
• Stock options
• Flexible PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401k

Location

• Fully remote with occasional travel to customer sites up to 35%
• Must live and be authorized to work in the United States