Combustion Engineer / Scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated Combustion Engineer or Scientist to join our expanding technical team. This role is ideal for a driven professional with strong academic training in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field, who is eager to take ownership of complex projects and contribute to impactful environmental and combustion research.

The successful candidate will begin with hands-on technical execution and will quickly have opportunities to lead projects, shape technical direction, and support the growth and development of the team.

Job Description:

• Troubleshoot, evaluate, design, and operate advanced combustion systems
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and technical specialists to support combustion source measurements for the EPA
• Diagnose and resolve operational issues within combustion facilities, including control systems, replacement part sourcing, and repair coordination
• Configure sampling equipment and collect emissions data in accordance with EPA methodologies (e.g., Method 5)
• Design and implement sampling systems, including continuous emissions monitoring technologies such as gas analyzers, FTIR, and particle measurement instruments
• Analyze and review data to ensure alignment with project quality objectives and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Work directly with EPA personnel through technical meetings and operational initiatives
• Maintain accurate handwritten and electronic records in compliance with records management standards
• Execute all work in accordance with established safety and quality assurance protocols

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• 2-10 years of experience in a research or testing environment with exposure to combustion systems
• Demonstrated experience implementing safety protocols, including authoring safety guidance documents
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, data acquisition systems, PLC programming, and industrial control configurations
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and operate complex systems such as furnaces
• Skilled in the use of hand tools for equipment installation, maintenance, and repair
• Solid understanding of combustion principles, including fuel stoichiometry and criteria pollutants
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, equipment documentation, and laboratory procedures
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Experience applying EPA air emissions methodologies
• Proven ability to write technical documentation, including safety plans, operational procedures, facility manuals, and technical reports
• Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs. (<5>
• Climbing (<10>
• Regular use of industrial PPE, including safety glasses, protective footwear, lab coats, and gloves (~60%)
• Limited exposure to hot or cold environments (<5>
• Work in moderate industrial noise environments (<10>