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Job Title: Project Engineer – Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems

Job Description

The Project Engineer will support the design, construction, testing, and documentation of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS). This role combines technical design work with hands-on oversight of system fabrication, quality testing, and site integration. The Project Engineer collaborates closely with internal teams, vendors, and clients to deliver high-quality monitoring solutions and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to defined technical standards. Out-of-town travel of up to 25% is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project documentation deliverables, including complete sets of electrical, mechanical, production, and installation drawings.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications, bills of materials (BOM), and spare parts lists for each project.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as owners’ manuals and quality assurance plans.
• Support factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) as required, ensuring systems meet design and performance criteria.
• Assist with the design of systems and products for continuous emissions monitoring applications.
• Assist with project financial management by supporting budgeting, cost tracking, and adherence to financial targets.
• Support client relations by providing technical assistance and clear communication to both external and internal clients.
• Provide direction and oversight for fabrication and assembly tasks to ensure systems are constructed on time and within budget.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing of completed products and systems prior to shipment to client sites.
• Assist with site visits, onsite installation, startup, and commissioning activities at industrial locations.
• Apply working knowledge of AC power distribution and supply (including 480, 208, 240, and 120 VAC systems) in system design and integration.
• Apply knowledge of the National Electrical Code when reviewing and developing electrical designs.
• Utilize working knowledge of digital and analog process signal measurement and control as they relate to programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Support or perform tasks related to manufactured systems integration, including basic metalworking, electrical wiring, sample gas transport and conditioning, analog and digital signal and control wiring, and pneumatic systems.
• Write clear and accurate design specifications for CEMS and related systems.
• Use CAD software (AutoCAD) to develop and update engineering designs and drawings.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively with vendors, internal staff, and end users using both written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment to achieve project milestones and overall company goals.
• Use MS Excel, Word, and Outlook to manage documentation, communication, and project tracking.
• Travel out of town up to approximately 25% of the time for site visits, installations, testing, and client support.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with electrical engineering concepts related to AC power distribution and supply, including 480, 208, 240, and 120 VAC systems.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and its application to system design and installation.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog process signal measurement and control, particularly as they relate to programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Experience with engineering design using CAD software, specifically AutoCAD.
• Ability to develop complete sets of electrical, mechanical, production, and installation drawings.
• Ability to prepare technical specifications, bills of materials (BOM), and spare parts lists.
• Experience supporting or conducting factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Ability to write technical documentation, including owners’ manuals and quality assurance plans.
• Working knowledge of manufactured systems integration processes, including basic metalworking, electrical wiring, sample gas transport and conditioning, analog and digital signal and control wiring, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with writing design specifications for engineered systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors, internal teams, and end users.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment to achieve shared goals.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Undergraduate university degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLC computer software is a plus.
• Experience with project engineering and project management activities.
• Experience in systems integration software and documentation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with project financial management and client relations.
• Experience working in industrial environments, particularly with continuous emissions monitoring systems or similar engineered systems.
• Comfort with out-of-town travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

Work Environment

This role is primarily onsite at an office and facility location, with a hybrid schedule that combines in-person and remote work. Approximately 80% of the work will take place in the office environment, where the Project Engineer collaborates with engineering, fabrication, and testing teams and uses tools such as AutoCAD and MS Office. The remaining 20% of the work can be supported remotely, allowing for documentation, design updates, and virtual collaboration. The position also involves travel to industrial sites for system installation, startup, commissioning, and testing activities, where the engineer will work around operational equipment and continuous emissions monitoring systems. The environment emphasizes teamwork, technical excellence, and delivering reliable monitoring solutions to clients.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Angier, NC.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Angier,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

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