Lead Engineer, Emissions Measurement & Validation

Innio•Houston, TX

About The Position

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that designs, manufactures, and services high-performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The Lead Engineer, Emissions Measurement & Validation specializes in emissions and exhaust gas aftertreatment systems, developing and optimizing solutions to meet regulatory and performance requirements. The role leads product development activities and emissions measurement campaigns, and ensures technical alignment across functions and sites. It supports sustainable, high-efficiency technologies that meet business and customer objectives. The engineer plans and executes exhaust gas aftertreatment development, emissions measurements, and validation at customer sites; operates, calibrates, and maintains measurement equipment; and analyzes results for accuracy, repeatability, and compliance. The position also supports commissioning and troubleshooting, communicates technical findings and recommendations, manages project and validation activities, and collaborates with engineering teams and external partners in the USA and Europe. Travel is approximately 60%, including customer and project sites and occasional international travel. Work takes place in office and outdoor settings, with required PPE and site safety compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in the development and validation of exhaust gas aftertreatment systems.
Proficiency in engineering tools and methodologies, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated project management capabilities, including managing complex performance validation tasks and technically guiding cross-functional project teams.
Ability to travel approximately 60% to customer and project sites, including rural or remote locations; occasional international travel may be required.
Ability to arrange independent transportation to some sites, such as through a rental vehicle or another reliable means.
Physical ability to safely navigate large project and customer sites, including extended walking and standing, climbing ladders, accessing equipment, and occasionally bending, kneeling, crouching, or stooping.
Ability to work in office and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions, and to wear required PPE and comply with site safety requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power generation, energy, oil and gas, industrial equipment, or other related heavy industrial industries.
Experience with reciprocating engines or comparable heavy industrial and energy-related equipment.
Experience with emissions regulations, certification requirements, and applicable industry standards in the USA.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting technical information and collaborating with customers, senior management, and global cross-functional teams.
Hands-on approach and willingness and ability to work directly with engines and support activities at customer sites.
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, including evaluating complex technical challenges and developing practical solutions.
Self-driven and results-oriented, with strong technical ownership and a say/do mentality.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach to managing large, integrated programs and teams.

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and execute exhaust gas aftertreatment development, emissions measurements, and validation activities at customer sites.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain emissions measurement equipment according to applicable standards and best practices.
Analyze and interpret emissions measurement results to ensure data accuracy, repeatability, and compliance.
Support system commissioning and troubleshooting at customer sites; analyze and resolve technical challenges encountered by project teams at customer locations.
Prepare and present technical data, communicating actionable recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Set up and execute project and validation activities, and monitor their status with involved parties.
Define and execute work packages and tasks to improve products and technologies; support planning and analyze skill gaps within the business.
Foster an open, communicative team environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and considers critical-to-quality requirements.
Improve project efficiency through suitable methods and processes, reducing duplication and handovers while promoting task ownership.
Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external partners, serving as a point of contact and facilitator for development teams in the USA and Europe.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support operations and business continuity.