Lead Engineer, Emissions Measurement & Validation

Innio•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Lead Engineer, Emissions Measurement & Validation specializes in emissions and exhaust gas aftertreatment systems, developing and optimizing solutions that meet regulatory and performance requirements. The role leads product development activities, emissions measurement campaigns, and technical alignment across functions and sites. It contributes to sustainable, high-efficiency technologies that support business and customer objectives. The engineer plans and executes aftertreatment development, emissions measurements, and validation at customer sites; operates and maintains measurement equipment; analyzes results; supports commissioning and troubleshooting; and presents technical findings and recommendations. The role also coordinates project and validation activities, defines work packages to improve products and technologies, supports project planning, and collaborates with engineering teams and external partners in the United States and Europe. Travel to customer and project sites is approximately 60%, with occasional international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience developing and validating exhaust gas aftertreatment systems.
Proficiency in engineering tools and methodologies, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project management capabilities to manage complex performance validation tasks and technically guide 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 using 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 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 related heavy industrial industries.
Experience with reciprocating engines or comparable heavy industrial and energy-related equipment.
Experience with emissions regulations, certification requirements, and applicable United States industry standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information and collaborate 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, with the ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions.
Self-driven, results-oriented approach with a high degree of technical ownership and a strong say/do mentality.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and 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, and help resolve technical challenges encountered by project teams.
Analyze, prepare, and present technical data and 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 business skill gaps.
Foster an open, communicative team environment that values diverse perspectives and critical-to-quality considerations.
Improve project efficiency through appropriate 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 United States and Europe.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support operations and business continuity.