Lead Project Engineer

Join Daphne Technology in solving the methane slip problem. Daphne Technology develops products to measure and reduce methane slip and other harmful emissions in exhaust from gas-powered engines on land and at sea. Our solutions enable operators to meet emissions regulations, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to achieving climate goals. We are a Swiss-headquartered climate tech company with global operations and a strong focus on research and development. Our team operates in a collaborative, agile environment where responsibility is shared, and decisions are made close to the work. As we scale up to meet increasing demand, we are looking for skilled individuals who want to make a measurable impact. We are looking for a Lead Project Engineer with experience developing and implementing new technologies for midstream companies. The primary responsibility will be working with a multidisciplinary team to create and deploy Daphne’s core SlipPure TM methane abatement technology at gas pipeline compressors. In addition to standard project management activities, a successful candidate is expected to work with customers and integrate diverse technologies to accelerate product development. Ideal candidates will have experience managing the implementation of new technologies, ideally at midstream companies. A bachelor’s degree in required, preferably in engineering, project management, or a related field. Daphne offers the opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented individuals to deploy cutting-edge GHG-reducing technologies. As a fast-growing company, this role will offer opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, enabling you to actively shape your career. Daphne Technology is a Swiss-headquartered company with subsidiaries in the US and Singapore. Role Purpose The Lead Project Engineer is responsible for the successful execution of customer projects from concept definition through commissioning while leading the overall mechanical, electrical and system integration effort. The role combines project execution, system integration, technical leadership and customer-facing responsibilities. Successful candidate will act as the primary interface between customers, vendors, US operations and Daphne's engineering teams. Furthermore, you will be required to challenge engineering decisions, evaluate alternative concepts, guide multidisciplinary teams and make integration decisions that balance customer requirements, technical performance, manufacturability, operability, cost and schedule throughout the project lifecycle. Your key responsibilities Project Planning and Execution Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, priorities and resource allocation Project manage a major Federal Grant, ensuring compliance and successful execution Work with customers and vendors to ensure successful project delivery and execution Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans System Integration Own multidisciplinary integration decisions to ensure alignment between customer requirements, technical solutions and company objectives Lead system-level trade-off analyses between performance, cost, manufacturability, operability and schedule Ensure proper integration between mechanical, electrical, process and control systems Manage and identify vendors, ensuring quality, and make DFM suggestions when appropriate Customer and Stakeholder Management Act as the primary technical interface with customers during project execution Support technical discussions, site reviews and project meetings Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering objectives Manage stakeholder expectations and communication Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management or a related technical discipline Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil & gas or midstream industries. Related industries will be considered with additional experience Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through systems integration and commissioning Experience with suppliers, manufacturing and field installations Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions and challenge engineering concepts Strong customer-facing and communication skills Ideal Candidates Will Have Project Management certification Experience with industrial process equipment Experience managing engineering teams Experience with exhaust treatment, energy or process industries Hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting experience What We Bring to the Table Opportunity to work with cutting-edge, GHG-reducing technologies Potential to assume additional responsibilities early as Daphne transitions from a mature start-up to a commercial company Work with an international, diverse, and multi-disciplinary team of industry-leading experts To apply for this job, please send your application and resume to: View email address on click.appcast.io Job Title: Lead Project Engineer Primary Location: Houston, Texas Travel: 25% primarily US with some travel to Switzerland Schedule: Full Time Employee Status: Must be authorized to work in the United States We thank you for your interest in this career opportunity. 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