Project Engineer

Cemtek Environmental•Santa Ana, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Project Engineer performs engineering, design, and configuration activities for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), focusing on measuring and reporting hazardous air pollutants regulated by federal, state, and local agencies. Projects may use measurement principles such as chemiluminescence, paramagnetic cells, and tunable diode lasers. The role also involves learning the components and operation of Data Acquisition and Handling Systems (DAHS), which use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) or data loggers with Windows-based computer systems. The position is open to qualified remote candidates. It includes engineering design, controls configuration and programming, project management, supplier and customer coordination, and support for testing and field activities. Travel for field work may be required, up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Environmental, or Mechanical).
Computer experience with Windows operating systems and networking.
Experience with packaged system design using CAD drawings, bills of materials, and customer drawing submittals.
Willingness to travel for field work, up to 30%.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment, including signals and logic.
Ability to work collaboratively in project teams.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation engineering design experience.
Experience managing engineering projects, including customer interface.
Previous experience programming PLC, SCADA, DCS, or HMI systems.
An organized mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Design electrical and instrumentation packages.
Set up and use mathematical formulas for pollutant data, including storing data in SQL databases.
Prepare and submit design documents, I/O lists, and CAD drawings.
Interface with suppliers and evaluate new technologies and approaches.
Perform field commissioning activities as needed.
Manage schedules, budgets, customer correspondence, and contract issues for assigned projects.
Support Factory Acceptance Tests and Field Technicians in person, by phone, and by email.
Configure and program controls, including sequencing, data handling, and logic.
Program PLC and HMI systems.