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Project Engineer Carbon Storage

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

... Science / Engineering (petroleum, mechanical or chemical preferred) with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in technical support roles in the upstream oil and gas and/or carbon capture and ...

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of post-combustion carbon capture projects across power ... Registered professional engineer. * Training in project management software and techniques ...

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of post-combustion carbon capture projects across power ... Registered professional engineer. * Training in project management software and techniques ...

Take a hands-on role in the physical build, assembly of a scaled-up commercial carbon capture ... Engineer and assemble custom test rigs, experimental setups, and mechanical fixtures to validate ...

Take a hands-on role in the physical build, assembly of a scaled-up commercial carbon capture ... Engineer and assemble custom test rigs, experimental setups, and mechanical fixtures to validate ...

Palantir Ontology Data Engineer

Spring, TX ยท On-site

$101K - $122K/yr

... Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS) system currently under construction. What role you will play ... Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, quantitative sciences, or mathematics ...

Palantir Ontology Data Engineer

Spring, TX ยท On-site

$96K - $116K/yr

... Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS) system currently under construction. What role you will play ... Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, quantitative sciences, or mathematics ...

... carbon capture systems. You'll be both strategist and builder-setting the engineering vision, managing execution, and rolling up your sleeves to help solve complex hardware challenges. This is a ...

... carbon capture systems. You'll be both strategist and builder--setting the engineering vision, managing execution, and rolling up your sleeves to help solve complex hardware challenges. This is a ...

... carbon capture systems. You'll be both strategist and builder-setting the engineering vision, managing execution, and rolling up your sleeves to help solve complex hardware challenges. This is a ...

Electrical Engineer - R&D Team

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$100K - $180K/yr

Rapidly develop electronics for Direct Air Carbon Capture reactors and supporting infrastructure ... Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, avionics, hardware, robotics, physics or other related ...

Electrical Engineer - R&D Team

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$100K - $180K/yr

Rapidly develop electronics for Direct Air Carbon Capture reactors and supporting infrastructure ... Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, avionics, hardware, robotics, physics or other related ...

Electrical Engineer - R&D Team

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$100K - $180K/yr

Rapidly develop electronics for Direct Air Carbon Capture reactors and supporting infrastructure ... Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, avionics, hardware, robotics, physics or other related ...

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How much do professional carbon capture engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional carbon capture engineering in the United States is $97,063.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional Carbon Capture Engineering vs Environmental Engineer?

AspectProfessional Carbon Capture EngineeringEnvironmental Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, certifications in carbon capture technologiesBachelor's or higher in environmental engineering or related field, often with environmental certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial facilities, research labs, energy companiesGovernment agencies, consulting firms, environmental organizations
Industry UsageEnergy, oil & gas, manufacturing sectors focusing on emission reductionEnvironmental protection, sustainability projects, regulatory compliance

Professional Carbon Capture Engineers focus on designing and implementing technologies to capture carbon emissions, primarily in industrial settings. Environmental Engineers work on broader environmental issues, including pollution control and sustainability. While both roles require engineering backgrounds and environmental knowledge, their specific focus areas and work environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Professional Carbon Capture Engineering job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,063 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Project Engineer Carbon Storage

Vault 4401

Denver, CO โ€ข On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Salary:

AboutUs:

Vault 44.01 (Vault) is a leading carbon capture & storage (CCS) developer focused on the development, capitalization, and operation of carbon storage assets throughout North America. Vaults team brings over 90 years of direct carbon storage experience, with involvement in the development of carbon storage projects across North America since 2007.

Vaults capabilities span technical analysis, project design, permitting, stakeholder engagement, land leasing and acquisition, facility construction, and operations. In collaboration with our industrial partners, we are currently developing CCS projects in the US Midwest, US Southeast, and Canada, focusing on single CO2 source, near-site sequestration projects and including 7 projects currently under contract.

Vault has secured a US$300 million equity capital commitment from Grey Rock Investment Partners (Dallas, TX-based private equity company) and has offices in Denver, CO and Calgary, AB.


Summary:

  • StartDate:Q32026
  • JobLocation:Hybrid/RemoteNorthAmerica/Flexible(Mid-westregion,DenverorCalgarystronglypreferred)
  • Travelrequired:48+weeksperyear
  • EmployeeType:FullTimeEmployee


Opportunity:

VaultiscurrentlyseekingaProjectEngineerwithsubsurface,andoperationsengineeringexperiencetosupporttheevaluationanddevelopmentofCCSprojectswithinVaultsdevelopmentportfolio.Asakeymemberoftheteam,theProjectEngineerwillinterfacewithinternalandexternalprojectparticipantsandstakeholderstosupportintegratedprojectdevelopmentincludingtechnicalevaluation,budgeting,economicjustification,regulatoryapproval,andexecutionofprojects.


DescriptionofRole:

EvaluateanddevelopCO2storageprojects:

  • Promotesafeexecutionofprojectswithindefinedscope,schedule,andbudget
  • Demonstratecommitmenttosafety,includingbutnotlimitedtoprojectdesignandoperations
  • Provideengineeringtechnicalsupport(reservoir,drilling,pipelineand/orfacility)
  • Collaboratewithamultidisciplinaryteamtoevaluateandexecuteprojects
  • Applytechnicalandprojectexperiencetoevaluateprojectalternativesandeffectivelymanagechange
  • Interfacewithexternalresourcessupportingprojectrequirements
  • Support contractor and vendor coordination, including tracking work scope progress, establishing recurring touchpoints during execution, and assisting with invoice review and approval workflows
  • Supportprojecteconomicmodelingandsensitivityassessment
  • Support project controls activities including budget tracking, cost forecasting, spend monitoring, and variance identification. Prepare supporting materials for project review meetings
  • SupportprojectregulatoryapprovalatCounty,StateandFederallevels
  • Supportteamwithlandowner,community,andgovernmentrelations
  • Supportgenerationofmanagementandpartnerpresentations
  • MustbelegallyauthorizedtoworkintheUSA
  • Traveltoproject/partnersiteswillberequiredwithvariablefrequency
  • Thispositioncanberemoteorhybrid,dependingoncandidatelocation
  • Annualsalaryrangeis$130,000to$150,000,dependingonabilityandexperience


SkillsandQualifications:

  • Minimum Bachelors Degree in Science / Engineering (petroleum, mechanical or chemical preferred) with minimum 5 years of relevant experience in technical support roles in the upstream oil and gas and/or carbon capture and storage industry
  • Familiaritywithfielddevelopment(reservoirengineering,geology,drilling/completionsand/orfluiddynamicsisanasset)
  • Experiencewithcarbonsequestrationorenhancedoilrecoveryisanasset
  • ExperiencewithEPAregulations,ClassVIpermittingprocess,orCCS-specificregulatoryframeworksisanasset
  • Proventechnicalevaluationskillswithpreviousexperiencesuccessfullysupportingprojectdevelopment
  • Self-directedwiththeabilitytocollaborateandorganizeactivitiesfrommultidisciplineteams
  • Highlevelofpersonalandprofessionalintegrity
  • Excellenttimemanagementandabilitytomultitask
  • Stronganalyticalskillsandbusinessacumen
  • Strongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills
  • ProficientinOffice365package(skilledinExcelandPowerPoint)
  • ExperiencewithMSProject,PowerBI,ArcGISconsideredanasset


Benefits:

Weofferacomprehensivebenefitspackage,includingcompetitivesalaries,healthanddentalcoverage,retirementplans,andgenerouspaidtimeofftosupportyourwork-lifebalance.

  • Competitivesalary
  • 401kplans
  • Healthanddental
  • Paidtimeoffandpaidholidays
  • HealthSavingsAccounts(HSAs)&FlexibleSpendingAccounts(FSAs)forhealthanddependentcare
  • PaidParentalLeave(maternity&paternity)


Vault is an equal opportunity employer, diversity and inclusion are important to us. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.


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