Renewable Natural Gas; RNG Engineer

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior / Principal Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Engineer (Operations and Maintenance) on behalf of our client. This is an 8‑month contract assignment (W‑2) located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410. The engineer will support a growing fleet of RNG and LFGTE facilities, acting as a technical leader across operations, maintenance, and project support, serving as a trusted partner to Operations Managers.

The role drives plant reliability and maintenance strategy across multiple sites, with up to 40% travel. Key responsibilities include leading the transition of new and existing plants from construction and commissioning to fully integrated steady‑state operations.

• Monitor plant systems and gas collection networks to increase gas yield, quality, and uptime.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for operational and equipment issues.
• Identify operational improvements to enhance plant reliability and production.
• Lead development and optimisation of preventative and corrective maintenance programs across RNG assets.
• Use and enhance Maximo (CMMS) for asset management, work order execution, and maintenance planning.
• Partner with site teams to improve maintenance execution, outage planning, and long‑term asset reliability.
• Lead the transition of RNG facilities from construction/commissioning to full operations (“readiness to operations”).
• Support commissioning, startup, and performance validation to ensure a smooth transition to steady‑state operations.
• Promote best practices across RNG and LFGTE operations.
• Support onboarding of new assets, including development of operational and maintenance procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related) from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Senior Level: 5+ years or Principal Level: 8+ years in RNG, LFGTE, power generation, or similar industrial/process environments.
• Expertise in plant operations, maintenance practices, and industrial equipment systems.
• Experience with CMMS platforms (preferably Maximo) and maintenance program management.
• Direct experience with RNG or landfill gas operations.
• Experience leading maintenance, reliability, or outage programs.
• Familiarity with compressors, gas treatment systems, flares, and related equipment.
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup of industrial facilities.
• Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Paid Vacations for qualifying positions.

Base salary range: $55.00/hr to $60.00/hr, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.