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Project Engineer

Cambrian
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Basic Function

Dynamic leader in sustainable resource management, providing clean water, renewable energy, and water treatment as a service Project Engineer with a strong project execution background to join the company’s team. The ideal candidate will be a pro-active problem solver capable of working with the Project Manager to engineer wastewater-to-energy plants to customers on time and on budget. Role includes providing site engineering, construction, installation, and commissioning support to the project execution team-members. Candidate will be able to perform a variety of project engineering and field engineering tasks, including support of site engineering and system installation, coordination with equipment suppliers, sub-contractors, customers.

To be considered, you must have experience in water, wastewater, food and beverage manufacturing, chemical process design, or similar fields, and familiarity with the basics of wastewater treatment equipment. Strong communication, problem solving, self-organizing skills are a must. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and the environment, will thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting, be self-motivated, and have an interest in cutting edge technology. Think big, think differently, be ambitious and consider joining a company that values creativity, collaboration, teamwork, and sustainability.

Typical Duties

  • Support Project Manager in coordination with internal resources, external subcontractors, and consultants to ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget.
  • Understand Project budgeting, updates and reporting
  • Plan, sequence, and maintain project schedules with support of engineering and subcontractors.
  • Responsible for selection of pumps, process equipment, valves, and instruments
  • Coordination with suppliers and vendors for equipment selection, quality requirements and delivery schedules
  • Manage project documentation, including determining which documentation is required for a given project, ensuring that proper revisions are made throughout the delivery process, and establishing standards that are in-line with industry.
  • Coordinate requirements of governing authorities for permits, inspections, and final approval of the project.
  • Support the Project/Construction Manager during construction and commissioning.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, environmental, mechanical, marine, facilities engineering or similar.
  • Experience in the wastewater or food and beverage manufacturing industries of equipment systems that use aerobic and/or anaerobic digestion technology to treat wastewater, and the subsystems which support them.
  • 3 years with total project responsibility for complex equipment systems in excess of $1 million dollars.
  • 3 years’ experience working with vendors, customers and trades including electrical, piping and construction personnel.
  • Superb ability to interact with customers, including strong communication and presentation skills, affable, and demonstrated maturity and professionalism.
  • Demonstrated experience in process engineering problem solving and system integration, preferably in the food and beverage processing or wastewater industries.
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Stellar written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to exhibit strong leadership ability and have a professional demeanor.
  • Proactive, problem-solving personality required.

Skills/Desired Qualities

  • Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
  • Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business functions
  • Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Company Description

Cambrian is a dynamic leader in sustainable resource management, providing clean water, renewable energy, and water treatment as a service. Cambrian's resource management solutions deliver real, tangible results to people, businesses, the planet, and some of the top names in food and beverage processing including: LVMH-Domaine Chandon, AB InBev, Keurig Dr Pepper, Russian River, Treehouse Brewing Company. Cambrian’s award-winning EcoVolt® and BioViper® product suites offer cost-effective and sustainable options for onsite wastewater treatment, water reuse, and clean energy generation. Through its water-energy purchase agreement (WEPA®), a leading-edge financing platform, Cambrian offers wastewater treatment and resource recovery as a service with no upfront costs.

Cambrian Innovation’s robust research and development group is also commercializing a broader portfolio of environmental productions to help industrial clients efficiently manage their resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cambrian Innovation Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

EEO is the Law Poster: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm

Applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time. As a condition of employment, all selected candidates will undergo Cambrian Innovations’ standard pre-employment checks, including but not limited to a background check regarding criminal history, driver’s license, education and employment.

Cambrian Innovation does not accept unsolicited candidate referrals or resumes/CVs from third- party vendors, including recruitment agencies. Cambrian Innovation will not be responsible or liable for any fees or costs associated with such unsolicited submissions.

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