Environmental Engineer
Project Canary
Denver, CO, USA · Denver, CO, USA
USD 125k-145k / year + Equity
Posted on Jul 22, 2025
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 Environmental Engineer will join the Environmental Solutions team at Project Canary, serving as a subject matter expert on air compliance, greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, and oil and gas operations and regulations. This role will engage both internally across teams within the organization and externally with customers to provide technical expertise and support.
The Environmental Engineer will join the Environmental Solutions team at Project Canary, serving as a subject matter expert on air compliance, greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting, and oil and gas operations and regulations. This role will engage both internally across teams within the organization and externally with customers to provide technical expertise and support.
- Department
- Environmental Solutions
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Denver Headquarters
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $125,000 - $145,000 / year
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on oil and gas air compliance, emissions, and regulatory frameworks, both internally and externally for our customers.
- Support the development and enhancement of Project Canary’s emission management software, including contributions to product strategy and client onboarding.
- Monitor evolving air quality and greenhouse gas regulations and analyze and communicate potential impacts on Project Canary’s products and customer operations.
- Assist with preparing and submitting technology approval documentation to the EPA and state regulatory agencies.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in air quality compliance and emissions management in the oil and gas industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical), Environmental Science or a related technical field.
- In-depth knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations, including EPA’s GHGRP, NSPS OOOOa/b/c, and Colorado’s Regulation 7.
- Demonstrated experience developing emissions inventories for greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants.
- Proficiency in air permitting and compliance reporting at both state and federal levels.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred but not required:
- Experience managing projects and coordinating cross-functionally.
- Advanced degree in relevant technical discipline.
- Familiarity with emissions management software platforms and tools.
- Experience with voluntary methane and emissions reduction initiatives such as GTI Veritas, OGMP 2.0, and ONE Future.
- Proficiency with process simulation software such as ProMax.
Benefits
- Salary range: $125,000-145,000 annual base
- Hybrid work environment (at least 3 days/week in Denver office)
- 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 of PTO per year
- 11 paid Company Holidays
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave (gender neutral) including adoptions
- Flex Choice Monthly Stipend – choice to spend between parking, public transportation, and/or wellness assistance
- Dog friendly office environment
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.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Canary Recruiter Interview
Stage 3:
Canary 2nd Interview
Stage 4:
Final Interview
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