Project Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Aircapture
Location: Berkeley, CA 94704
Description:
At Aircapture we're creating technology to solve what we believe to be our lifetime's most pressing challenge: the climate crisis. We supply commercial and industrial customers with clean CO2 captured from our atmosphere to radically improve the environment, our economy, and our lives. We value building a team of people who represent diverse backgrounds-be it thought, education, gender, ethnicity, age, or sexual orientation-to reach our goals. Thank you for considering us.
As a Project Engineer you will be instrumental in the development of novel direct air capture "DAC" systems onsite in our development and production facility in Berkeley, California. You will manage cross-disciplinary engineering projects (process, mechanical, and electrical engineering) using your expertise at managing competing priorities and executing both R&D and commercial projects. If you are inherently detail oriented and love propelling projects to completion, this is the role for you!
Salary: $130,000-$150,000 per year
What You'll Do Here
Your Skills and Abilities Include
Aircapture strives to create a safe, inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. Every teammate adds to who we are, diversifying our ideas, experiences and viewpoints and makes us stronger. We hope you feel welcome here.
As a Project Engineer you will be instrumental in the development of novel direct air capture "DAC" systems onsite in our development and production facility in Berkeley, California. You will manage cross-disciplinary engineering projects (process, mechanical, and electrical engineering) using your expertise at managing competing priorities and executing both R&D and commercial projects. If you are inherently detail oriented and love propelling projects to completion, this is the role for you!
Salary: $130,000-$150,000 per year
What You'll Do Here
- Lead and manage diverse design/build projects, including R&D prototypes and small-scale commercial DAC unit production (1-10 units)
- Create and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and status updates for stakeholders, including Engineering, Finance, and Executive teams
- Act as the primary liaison with customers to clarify technical requirements, including site preparation, utility needs, and custom specifications
- Oversee parts procurement: specify components, manage vendor quotes, and track lead times to ensure smooth execution
- Champion cross-disciplinary collaboration to resolve challenges across Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering teams
- Thrive in a fast-moving startup environment where deliverables and priorities can shift rapidly
Your Skills and Abilities Include
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related area of study
- 3+ years in project engineering, 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience preferred
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, or similar)
- Adept at managing multiple complex engineering projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on key deliverables
- Amazing at coordinating and balancing priorities across internal teams, external vendors, and clients
- Expert cat-herder, strong problem-solving skills and an ability to anticipate challenges before they arise
- Inspired to make a major impact in a startup environment, driving innovative solutions to combat climate change and build a sustainable future
Aircapture strives to create a safe, inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. Every teammate adds to who we are, diversifying our ideas, experiences and viewpoints and makes us stronger. We hope you feel welcome here.