What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biogas Development Engineer / Landfill Gas Expert - Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) position at Waga Energy?
About Waga Energy
Waga Energy was established to further our founders' commitments to preserving the common good and acting collectively to ensure a sustainable future.
Committed to the fight against global warming and to a sustainable energy transition, Waga Energy has developed a breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane, also called Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Our WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units deliver high-quality biomethane, regardless of the quality of the raw biogas. The biomethane produced by the WAGABOX® can be injected directly into the gas grid or used as fuel for vehicles. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains the WAGABOX® units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, and biomethane sales revenue is shared
Already in operation at dozens of landfill sites worldwide, this revolutionary landfill gas purification solution has been producing clean, local renewable energy since 2015. Waga Energy is committed to a mission of driving a sustainable energy transition by making RNG accessible to all.
Guided by the values of Audacity, Mastery, and Cooperation, Waga Energy employees in Europe, North America, and other locations are united by a common purpose : maintaining a livable planet for future generations.
About the Position - Responsibilities & Duties
Waga Energy is currently seeking candidates for the position of Biogas Development Engineer / Landfill Gas Manager.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can work from our offices in Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area) or Miami, FL. However, we are also open to considering remote arrangements for the right candidate.
This role requires frequent travel ( / - 30%) to locations across the US. Some international travel may also be required.
If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to make a significant impact on energy transition, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Reporting to the Vice President of Business Development and Commercial, the Biogas Development Engineer serves as a member of the Project Development team in close collaboration with Waga Energy’s project delivery and operations departments. The Biogas Development Engineer is responsible for developing upstream offers for landfill owners in relation to Waga Energy’s WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units.
Associated responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Conducting due diligence on new landfill biogas to RNG projects.
Evaluating biogas production (i.e., landfill gas flow rates and composition, etc.) forecasts using standard tools of the industry (i.e., LandGEM, other).
Conducting site studies and analyses for the validation of the biogas production potential of specific sites.
Identifying indicators to increase the efficiency of WAGABOX® units.
About You - Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate is an expert in the biogas industry with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a waste management role or as an engineer coordinating the design and permitting of landfill gas collection systems.
Additional qualifications include :
Culture
Faced with the urgent need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the employees of Waga Energy have commitment themselves to take meaningful action to contribute to sustainable energy transition and the construction of a more environmentally friendly society. In serving as members of this committed team of professionals, Waga Energy employees are supported in meeting their professional development and career advancement goals within a fair, ethical culture focused on cooperation, humility, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Benefits
Waga offers a competitive annual salary and benefits package including 20 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays and paid parental leave along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401k plan with company matching contributions.
Recruiting Process
Waga Energy's recruiting process typically includes the following steps :
Waga Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
Note to Recruiters / Staffing Agencies : Waga Energy, Inc. is currently managing all recruiting efforts internally and is not accepting inquires or candidate recommendations from external agencies.
