Opal Fuels

Director of Engineering

Rancho Cucamonga, CA - Full Time

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 Director of Engineering with at least 7 years of experience to work on our Construction team. The Director of Engineering will be managing and providing engineering, design/drafting, and technical support of projects from concept to completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering leadership and direction to engineering, drafting, vendor, contractor, customers, team members.
  • Direct, manage and drive the technical and engineering of projects.
  • 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 in developing RFQs.
  • Develop quantity and cost estimates for site work.
  • Provide technician guidance of multiple concurrent projects, in multiple states, through the design and approval process.
  • Coordinate efforts 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 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.
  • Serve as company primary contact for all engineering questions.
  • Oversee the review, creation, and maintenance of engineering standards, processes, and procedures.
  • Implement 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.
  • Lead the research and development effort to find innovative solutions that will result in lowering overall cost without lowering the overall quality.
  • Coordinate activities for financial and 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.
  • Oversee outsourced civil and land-development engineering.
  • Support department in 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

  • 7+ years of relevant experience and proven success.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
  • Oil or high pressure gas experience required; CNG experience preferred, but not required.
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory 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, then make decisions that lead to the efficient use of available resources while maintaining project scheduled.
  • 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 hands-on manager, able to delegate, and drive 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

Work Hours and Arrangements
Travel 25% Required

Job Type
Full-time

Pay
The range for this role is anticipated to be $150,000-$180,000 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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