Director-Engineering (Landfill RNG)

Kimmel & AssociatesChicago, IL
$220,000 - $265,000

About The Position

The company is seeking a highly experienced senior engineering leader to join the Portfolio Management team as Director – Engineering (Landfill RNG). This role will serve as the technical authority across landfill gas (RNG) investments, supporting both new transaction evaluation and ongoing asset performance. The Director will lead technical due diligence for new investments, ensuring engineering integrity, commercial viability, and alignment with portfolio strategy. Additionally, this individual will provide hands-on support in diagnosing and resolving operational challenges across existing assets. This is a high-impact role requiring deep subject matter expertise in landfill gas systems, as well as proven experience across the full lifecycle of RNG project development and execution—from concept through operations. The ideal candidate is known for stepping into complex or underperforming projects and driving technical solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 15 years of experience, including at least 5+ years focused on landfill gas (RNG) engineering
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in landfill gas (RNG) systems, including site design, equipment selection, and system optimization
  • Proven cradle-to-grave project engineering experience across RNG or clean fuels projects
  • Strong experience reviewing and validating: Production estimates Operating expenses and capital budgets Useful life assumptions and degradation curves
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing EPC, O&M, and asset management agreements
  • Ability to assess technical and commercial risks during due diligence processes
  • Experience supporting investment underwriting with engineering insights
  • Proven ability to coordinate with independent engineering firms and third-party consultants
  • Strong stakeholder communication and influence skills

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical due diligence for new investments
  • Ensure engineering integrity
  • Ensure commercial viability
  • Ensure alignment with portfolio strategy
  • Provide hands-on support in diagnosing and resolving operational challenges across existing assets
  • Act as primary technical liaison with asset management teams, sponsors (owner/operators), lenders, and co-investors
  • Coordinate with independent engineering firms and third-party consultants

Benefits

  • Performance Bonus
  • Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
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