Job ID:

MG585023922

Location:

Danbury, CT Category:

Engineering Employment Type:

Permanent Date Added:

09/29/2026 Apply now Back to Search Staff Operations Engineer Danbury, Connecticut |

Full Time Salary:

$135,000 to $150,500 Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Staff Operations Engineer to provide senior technical leadership across startup, commissioning, performance validation, troubleshooting, and early operations of complex industrial power generation systems. This is an individual contributor role with significant technical ownership and cross functional influence. The ideal candidate brings broad industrial engineering experience and understands how mechanical, process, structural, electrical, controls, and operational systems work together. Direct fuel cell experience is not required. Practical plant, field, startup, or commissioning experience is much more important than a narrowly specialized background. Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning strategy, planning, readiness, startup, validation, and project turnover activities
• Support mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, piping, and integrated plant systems
• Troubleshoot complex multidisciplinary equipment and operational issues
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action efforts
• Support performance testing, acceptance testing, and commercial project closeout
• Review engineering packages, field changes, technical risks, and commissioning readiness
• Partner across Engineering, Field Service, Operations, Project Management, Procurement, Quality, contractors, and customers
• Provide technical leadership during customer meetings and field activities
• Support first article technologies where established commissioning procedures may not yet exist
• Identify recurring fleet issues and recommend design or operational improvements Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Engineering, or related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Master's degree or PhD with 6+ years of relevant experience may also qualify
• Significant experience in commissioning, plant operations, field engineering, or complex industrial project execution
• Strong multidisciplinary troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability
• Practical understanding of industrial equipment, piping, instrumentation, controls, and integrated plant systems
• Working knowledge of rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, and motors
• Ability to operate independently and make sound technical decisions in dynamic field environments
• Strong communication skills with technical teams, operations personnel, customers, and senior stakeholders Relevant Industry Backgrounds
• Power generation
• Oil and natural gas
• Chemical and petrochemical
• Renewable and green energy
• Hydrogen
• Hydroelectric generation
• Carbon capture
• Industrial process plants
• Energy infrastructure Candidates do not need previous fuel cell experience.

The strongest transferable backgrounds involve complex industrial systems where the engineer has personally participated in startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, or plant operations. Ideal Candidate Profile The strongest candidate is a senior industrial engineer who has spent meaningful time around operating plants and equipment. They can understand how multiple engineering disciplines interact, identify technical risks, troubleshoot unfamiliar problems, and work directly with field personnel and customers. This role is especially well suited for someone who can clearly explain what they personally owned, analyzed, decided, and resolved during complex commissioning or startup situations. Work Environment

• Based in Danbury, Connecticut with office activity also possible in Torrington
• Part time remote flexibility
• Field activity across Connecticut, California, and selected international locations
• Approximately 10% travel
• Some on call support during critical commissioning and startup periods Compensation and Benefits
• Salary range of $135,000 to $150,500
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid leave Your New Organization Our client develops advanced technologies supporting power generation, hydrogen production, and carbon separation.

This position will play an important role in safely bringing complex technologies from engineering and project development through commissioning, customer acceptance, commercial operation, and long term fleet performance. Your Career Partner The Reserves Network, a veteran founded and family owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. We are dedicated to helping professionals achieve their career goals while providing an environment built on respect, integrity, and trust. Apply now View All Jobs