Utility Field Engineer

Project Canary

Atlanta, GA, USA

Posted on Feb 22, 2025

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Project Canary is a climate technology company offering an enterprise data platform that helps energy companies improve and report on their emissions footprint. Project Canary builds high-fidelity sensors, ingests data from various other technologies and sources, and leverages proprietary analytics and models to deliver insights that operators can act on to reduce emissions. The data-driven technology enables energy operators to stop leaks faster, reduce risk, streamline reporting, and differentiate their operations for key stakeholders.

The Utility Field Engineer will be a part of the Field Operations team. The Utility Field Engineer would focus on deploying, managing, and service air quality monitoring systems around industrial sites. This position will support the Utilities business and report to the Environmental Field Operations Manager.

Department: Field Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Atlanta
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

Perform field tests to support system development, improvement, and quality assurance.
Coordinate logistics and shipments between headquarters and customer sites.
Oversee customer engagements, from pre-sales visits to installations and maintenance.
Manage remote troubleshooting for customers, often in the evenings/night.
Liaise with site personnel to define scope, meet needs, and integrate systems.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements during system commissioning.
Stay updated on regulatory changes and requirements.
Complete tasks independently, such as quality reports and service visits.
Collaborate with Customer Sucess personnel and Head of Utilities to define project timelines and resource needs.
Follow safety protocols and complete required customer safety training.
Conduct system calibrations and validation tests as per quality assurance plans or regulations.
Manage hardware and spare parts inventory.
Develop manuals, test procedures, and guidance documents as needed.
Train customers on proper use of equipment and best practice protocols in the field.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience with analytical equipment in academia, utility or oil and gas industries.
Comfortable working in the field with customers and potentially at facilities with hazardous materials.
Live in Atlanta or suburbs of Atlanta
Willing to travel up to 50%
Must be available in the evenings/nights to support when customers operate equipment
Valid driver’s license for both U.S. and international travel.
Ability to lift 50 lbs with safety equipment and work with heavier objects (up to 600 lbs) alongside site personnel and forklifts.
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and work for extended periods.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
Ability to pass a drug screening prior to employment; may be tested throughout employment based on client requirements

Benefits

Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 annual base, DOE
Health, dental, and vision insurance with low deductibles and premiums paid by company 99% for self and 50% for dependents and/or spouse
401K with company match (no vesting period)
Opportunity for equity ownership
Student loan assistance
4 Weeks PTO annually
11 paid Federal holidays
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave (gender neutral) including adoptions
Flex Choice Monthly Stipend – choice between parking, public transportation, or wellness assistance
Expense card provided
Laptop, tablet, and WiFi hub provided
Additional trainings (OQ) & safety certifications provided as required

About Project Canary

Project Canary was founded in 2019 with a vision to measure what matters – the greenhouse gases emitted from critical parts of our energy infrastructure. Our team is constantly pushing the envelope to bring more visibility to the emissions problem than ever before – enabling the energy sector to reduce its carbon footprint.

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