Product Engineer- LNG & RNG

Company Mission

Clean Energy pioneered renewable natural gas (RNG) as a vehicle fuel in the U.S. and we continue to be the largest provider of RNG for transportation. We have an extensive network of nearly 600 fueling stations across North America, and can deliver RNG to any station, public or private. Renewable fuel and station infrastructure sales and financing is the focus of the role.

Benefits Offered - 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and with a competitive salary between $85,000-$110,000 + bonus.

SUMMARY: The Product Engineer will be responsible for supporting process deliverables associated with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) equipment and facilities. This role requires the ability to make informed decisions in developing design layouts while adhering to stringent specifications.

Additionally, the Product Engineer will be expected to plan, organize, and oversee the integration of comprehensive engineering design projects within their designated area of responsibility. The Product Engineer will manage projects and assignments of moderate complexity and expanded scope.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work with the client, sales, and project management in developing designs for new RNG and LNG equipment. Ensure designs adhere to safety regulatory requirements and meet company safety policies.
• Create comprehensive packages that include PFDs, P&IDs, process simulations, and various equipment datasheets and calculations.
• Review rough drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from sales engineers and project managers to create conceptual drawings for new facilities and equipment.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve natural gas processing equipment to optimize safety and product quality, and reduce costs.
• Create 2D and 3D drawings to define the complete assembly of equipment and overall production flow of equipment.
• Assist in equipment prototype builds and testing. Create test plans, test reports, and present test results to project management and/ or the customer.
• Works collaboratively with operations personnel in design of product and troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
• Maintain an understanding of safety codes, and specifications applicable to assigned projects to ensure engineering design adherence to established practices.
• Formulate plans, designs, and bill of materials for the construction or modernization of fueling stations, and other natural gas processing facilities.
• Manage design and drawings of multiple projects simultaneously that are in various stages of project execution. Meet on-time delivery and budget of projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering. 3 to 5 years of technical experience in natural gas processing, compression equipment, and combustion equipment. Strong understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer principles. Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional Engineer License preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, 2D and 3D drawings, technical documents, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and deliver oral presentations in a clear and succinct manner. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

The ability to work with engineering concepts and fundamentals of algebra, plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; aptitude for applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Solid Works, Mathcad, and ERP/ MRP Platforms, such as SAP, Salesforce, and D365.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:

Quality: Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes, and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image with dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean workspace, company equipment and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.

Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally, and timely.

Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately informed and shares ideas even when unpopular. Listens to what others have to say. Maintains open and active communication with colleagues. Effectively uses knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and anticipating issues to ensure quality is provided.

Teamwork: Fosters the spirit of working with each other. Displays respect, courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, models collaboration with others. Considers impact and issues for our customer and other departments. Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.

Persistence: Develops workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence in following assignments through to completion. Promotes process improvements.

Reliable: Responds in a timely manner. Is honest, ethical, value-driven and trustworthy. Keeps commitments, completes assignments, and meets deadlines. Accountable: Takes responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.

Entrepreneurial: Takes initiative and appropriate action. Is engaged and committed to achieving the company's mission. Pursues better ways to get things done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends. Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value. Is committed to the satisfaction of customers.

Leadership: Provides clear direction around a vision. Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory. Demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions. Is an example for employees and others. Accepts responsibility for individual performance. Makes appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions. Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Shows respect for others and their ideas. Helps others manage through change.

Passion: Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company's future. Promotes a sense of company pride. Displays sense of pride in the department and its contributions. Displays passion for the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.