Project Engineer
Hyliion
life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Cedar Park
Jun 12, 2025
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean,flexible and affordable electricity production. TheCompany's primary focus is to develop distributedpower generators that can operate on various fuelsources to future-proof against an ever-changingenergy economy.
Job Purpose
The Project Engineer will serve as a critical link between engineering, commercial and customer engineering and project teams to deliver KARNO Power Module solutions across industrial, commercial, and distributed energy applications. This role will be responsible for executing the engineering and integration of the KARNO Power Module Solution and associated balance of plant components -including power conversion, fuel handling systems, and controls-throughout the full project lifecycle from initial scope to commissioning.
This position supports both internal teams and external partners by ensuring timely delivery, technical compliance, and seamless integration of the KARNO Power Modules into customer facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional project execution for KARNO Power Module installations, covering site structural, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and controls engineering aspects.
Manage site-specific design and deployment of full Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, including:
Power electronics (inverters, converters, grid-tie components)
Electrical interfaces and switchgear
Fuel handling systems
Controls and monitoring systems
Collaborate with Applications Engineering to finalize project scopes, proposals, and customer requirements.
Develop and review engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and site installation plans.
Coordinate third-party vendors for auxiliary equipment and subcontractor installation scopes.
Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) processes, including checklists, troubleshooting, and QA/QC documentation.
Provide on-site and remote commissioning support and troubleshooting for KARNO deployments.
Ensure system installations meet regulatory, safety, and environmental standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, UL, EPA, CARB).
Maintain strong relationships with customer engineering teams and act as a technical point of contact for project execution.
Document lessons learned, change orders, and continuous improvement feedback to inform future product enhancements.
Contribute to the development of standard project templates, procedures, and knowledgebase content.
Qualifications
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, (age), status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Qualifications Include:
Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical engineering or related technical field required
Experience
7+ years in project engineering roles related to distributed energy systems, generator systems, or industrial equipment.
Experience integrating multi-disciplinary systems (mechanical, electrical, thermal, and control systems).
Knowledge of fuel-based generator systems, CHP, or emerging power technologies a strong plus.
Specialized knowledge/Professional Certifications (preferred)
Familiarity with power systems engineering, including three-phase systems, protection schemes, and inverters.
Experience with distributed generation (DG) projects using natural gas, hydrogen, or renewable fuels.
Understanding of emissions requirements and permitting processes for stationary generators.
Hands-on experience with commissioning and startup of energy equipment.
Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design platforms.
Key Attributes and Demonstrable Values include:
Strong problem-solving mindset and detail orientation.
Ability to translate technical requirements into actionable field and design tasks.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate across engineering, commercial, and operations teams.
Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environments.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Working Conditions
This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.
Physical/Other Requirements
Ability to travel, up to 25%.
Benefits:
Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
Dental Plans, with buy-up option
Vision Plan
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k/Roth 401k
Voluntary Accident Plans
Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion's human resources department at ....
Hyliion
life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Cedar Park
Jun 12, 2025
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean,flexible and affordable electricity production. TheCompany's primary focus is to develop distributedpower generators that can operate on various fuelsources to future-proof against an ever-changingenergy economy.
Job Purpose
The Project Engineer will serve as a critical link between engineering, commercial and customer engineering and project teams to deliver KARNO Power Module solutions across industrial, commercial, and distributed energy applications. This role will be responsible for executing the engineering and integration of the KARNO Power Module Solution and associated balance of plant components -including power conversion, fuel handling systems, and controls-throughout the full project lifecycle from initial scope to commissioning.
This position supports both internal teams and external partners by ensuring timely delivery, technical compliance, and seamless integration of the KARNO Power Modules into customer facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional project execution for KARNO Power Module installations, covering site structural, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and controls engineering aspects.
Manage site-specific design and deployment of full Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, including:
Power electronics (inverters, converters, grid-tie components)
Electrical interfaces and switchgear
Fuel handling systems
Controls and monitoring systems
Collaborate with Applications Engineering to finalize project scopes, proposals, and customer requirements.
Develop and review engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and site installation plans.
Coordinate third-party vendors for auxiliary equipment and subcontractor installation scopes.
Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) processes, including checklists, troubleshooting, and QA/QC documentation.
Provide on-site and remote commissioning support and troubleshooting for KARNO deployments.
Ensure system installations meet regulatory, safety, and environmental standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, UL, EPA, CARB).
Maintain strong relationships with customer engineering teams and act as a technical point of contact for project execution.
Document lessons learned, change orders, and continuous improvement feedback to inform future product enhancements.
Contribute to the development of standard project templates, procedures, and knowledgebase content.
Qualifications
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, (age), status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Qualifications Include:
Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical engineering or related technical field required
Experience
7+ years in project engineering roles related to distributed energy systems, generator systems, or industrial equipment.
Experience integrating multi-disciplinary systems (mechanical, electrical, thermal, and control systems).
Knowledge of fuel-based generator systems, CHP, or emerging power technologies a strong plus.
Specialized knowledge/Professional Certifications (preferred)
Familiarity with power systems engineering, including three-phase systems, protection schemes, and inverters.
Experience with distributed generation (DG) projects using natural gas, hydrogen, or renewable fuels.
Understanding of emissions requirements and permitting processes for stationary generators.
Hands-on experience with commissioning and startup of energy equipment.
Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design platforms.
Key Attributes and Demonstrable Values include:
Strong problem-solving mindset and detail orientation.
Ability to translate technical requirements into actionable field and design tasks.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate across engineering, commercial, and operations teams.
Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environments.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Working Conditions
This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.
Physical/Other Requirements
Ability to travel, up to 25%.
Benefits:
Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
Dental Plans, with buy-up option
Vision Plan
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k/Roth 401k
Voluntary Accident Plans
Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion's human resources department at ....
Job ID: 481750070
Originally Posted on: 6/18/2025
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