Project Engineer II

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America’s Most Successful Small Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Industrial Air Solutions plays a critical role in delivering specialized air solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

This job description is for a Project Engineer focused on Environmental Air Pollution Control Systems. The role combines project engineering, process/mechanical engineering support, customer and subcontractor coordination, field commissioning and troubleshooting, and schedule and project execution management.

The engineer will support projects from purchase order award through commissioning, acting as the technical link between customers, vendors, subcontractors, and the internal project team.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support air pollution control system projects.
• Review customer contracts and technical specifications.
• Review vendor technical proposals and equipment specifications.
• Solve engineering and operational issues during project execution.
• Provide site support during installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Guide project teams and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor schedules and critical path activities using Microsoft Project.
• Manage change orders and support bid preparation.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Write clear technical correspondence and project documentation.
• Participate in meetings and provide technical recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering is preferred; a technical diploma or equivalent industry experience may also be accepted.
• 5+ years of industrial project engineering experience preferred.
• Background in environmental systems, thermal oxidizers, combustion systems, HVAC/process air handling, or industrial process equipment preferred.
• Project execution experience, including scheduling and critical path management.
• Experience leading vendors and subcontractors.
• Field commissioning/startup experience preferred.
• Experience managing customer-facing industrial projects preferred.
• Experience with air pollution control systems, including Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTO), recuperative oxidizers, thermal oxidizers, and gas incineration processes, preferred.
• Experience with mechanical equipment, including burner systems and combustion controls, filtration systems, paint booths, heater boxes, fans and pumps, air-to-air and air-to-water heat exchangers, dampers, ductwork, expansion joints, and stacks and structural supports, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and controls, including thermocouples, pressure transmitters and switches, solenoid valves, pneumatic and electric actuators and positioners, and PLC and HMI systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and mechanical drawings and to understand sequences of operation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project for planning and tracking.

Travel Requirements:

• Will require travel approximately 2-3 months per year to support installation, startup, and commissioning at customer project sites.

ADA Requirements:

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

We Offer: We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.  

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.   ABOUT US CECO’s Commitment to Our People 

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.  ABOUT CECO CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets. 

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us. 

Equal Opportunity Employer CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.  Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [email protected].