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Technical Project Engineer

OPAL Fuels
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/21/2025
About OPAL Fuels

OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. OPAL Fuels is also a leader in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy duty trucking and other hard to de-carbonize industrial sectors. For additional information, and to learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s naturally occurring methane and decarbonize the economy, please visit www.opalfuels.com.

Position Summary

We are hiring for a Technical Project Engineer. The incumbent must have a strong technical background in electrical/mechanical/design/ development/ natural renewable energy projects/oil & gas/PE. This position will provide engineering, design/ drafting, and technical support of projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in areas related to compressed natural gas (RNG), hydrogen, and/or oil and gas, along with excellent communication skills.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance to drafters, vendors, contractors, customers, team members
  • Drive and support the technical and engineering of projects
  • Coordinate civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural consultants
  • Provide engineering analysis, and specs of equipment for projects
  • Review and guide engineering, specs, and scope of projects with selected EPC firms
  • Assist other team members in developing RFQs
  • Develop P&ID & PFD for RNG/CNG fueling station and gas processing plant projects
  • Develop quantity and cost estimates for site work
  • Provide technical guidance of multiple concurrent projects, in multiple states, through the design and approval process
  • Coordinate efforts with electrical and mechanical engineers, equipment manufacturers and company design team to produce construction plans and specifications
  • Direct facility layout design
  • Support the sales team at point of inquiry, award, and subsequent meetings with customers and serve as a technical representative when needed
  • Use AutoCAD to quickly revise, update, and make changes to drawings
  • Make recommendations for improvements to the engineering process and the products of the company
  • Provide creativity and latitude for designs to meet desired facility performance
  • Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
  • Oversee the review, creation, and maintenance of engineering standards, processes, and procedures
  • Review policies and procedures to reduce costs, shorten cycle time, improve serviceability, and increase throughput and quality
  • Interface with major equipment suppliers so that product knowledge remains current
  • Investigate new suppliers and new products
  • Assist with research and development efforts to find new solutions that will result in lowering overall costs without lowering the overall quality
  • Review activities for technical evaluation of existing and future products
  • Provide recommendations on existing and future products
  • Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, state and federal standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications
  • Coordinate outsourced civil, electrical, mechanical, and land-development engineering
  • Attend projects in hosting kick-off meetings following award of project to confirm understanding of scope of supply and contractual obligations
  • Assist with start-up issues of new packages to ensure smooth operation and proper installation

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering field
  • Seven plus years of experience and proven success in gas processing or related engineering
  • Experience leading and managing company team members, and vendors
  • PE License desired but not required
  • Strong understanding of industry codes
  • Understanding of industrial drafting standards, symbols, process, instrumentation, and wiring diagrams
  • Ability to perform changes and updates to drawings utilizing AutoCAD
  • Experienced in developing specifications for the design and fabrication of mechanical plant processes
  • Experienced in evaluation of customer specifications, with aptitude to communicate directly with customers
  • Experienced in quality review of fabricated and assembled equipment, cost review and control
  • Must be able to achieve positive results in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations
  • Must be able to comprehend the interdependence of all operations in the production process and make decisions that lead to the efficient use of available resources while maintaining project schedule
  • Must have strong and effective organizational, documentation, presentation, and communication skills
  • Must be dependable, highly motivated, and self-directed; able to work effectively with little supervision
  • Must have good oral and written skills at all levels of internal and external organizations
  • Must be a hands-on engineer, able to delegate, and drive processes efficiently
  • Must have strong leadership skills and a desire to train and develop others
  • Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of other disciplines: electrical, controls, process engineering, civil structural, and civil land
  • Must have a current and valid driver’s license, without any restrictions

Work Hours and Arrangements

Standard Monday - Friday, first shift (exempt position); must be available for after-hours/weekend calls as business needs demand.

Physical Requirements

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

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Position requires substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers as necessary. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer are necessary. Must be able to travel to various project sites & office to meet client needs. The incumbent must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

The range for this role is anticipated to be $120,000-$130,000 annually with bonus for eligible positions. Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) plus Matching Contributions
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Referral Bonus
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Ten Paid Holidays

OPAL Fuels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

OPAL Fuels does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies without a current signed agreement and written confirmation specifying the roles for which submissions are authorized. Any resumes submitted without an agreement and authorization will be considered the property of OPAL Fuels.

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