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Project Engineering Manager
$140k - 170k per year + bonus
Clean Fuels
US
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Permanent
Hybrid

Piper Maddox has partnered with a leading organization in the renewables space looking to hire on a Project Engineering Manager to lead and execute current waste to energy and renewable gas projects.

They are seeking individuals who are motivated, decision drivers, adaptable, and excited to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization. This hire will be taking on multiple projects from conception through to delivery on $50M+ projects across RNG and Waste-to-X.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct and support the project engineering team, ensuring technical outputs are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and within budget and quality expectations.
  • Coordinate engineering efforts across all project phases, from initial design through commissioning, ensuring alignment and integration across disciplines.
  • Function as the main technical representative to clients and partners, handling communication, addressing issues, and balancing technical solutions with commercial considerations.
  • Oversee project execution activities, including scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and design reviews, while maintaining compliance with safety, regulatory, and contractual standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or equivalent hands-on industry experience
  • 8-10+ years of experience
  • EPC experience with ability to lead full project lifecycle
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