Department: Advanced Development
Reports to: Director of Advanced Development
Compensation: $85,000 - $125,000 Salary; Commensurate to Skills and Experience.
Hours: Full-time Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; some travel required.

Benefits

• Two weeks of paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Eight & a half paid holidays per year
• Two paid flexible holidays per year
• ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement
• 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including: additional paid vacation, no-cost primary medical care membership, 401k with matching, and quarterly profit share.

Place of Work: Corporate Headquarters - 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001
Company Overview
Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas renewable energy generation systems, primarily on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.
Position Description
Maas Energy Works (MEW) are seeking a Project Manager with an Engineering background or Engineer with an entrepreneurial and strategic experience, to join MEW’s Advanced Development team. This individual will play a pivotal role, blending hands-on technical expertise with sophisticated project management skills to drive the next generation of agricultural waste-to-energy systems.
This role will work at the intersection of technology and leadership—overseeing complex technical projects from initial concept through full-scale deployment. This position collaborates closely with the commercial team to identify and pilot advanced solutions, ensuring seamless execution and measurable results. The ideal candidate demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and the ability to translate innovative ideas into practical applications that fuel the company’s continued growth. We are looking for someone with the ambition and capability to one day lead the Advanced Development team—a future-oriented leader who can nurture talent, inspire creative thinking, and uphold technical excellence. Your blend of engineering know-how and proven project management will keep Maas Energy Works at the forefront of renewable energy innovation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating and managing new and custom projects from concept through implementation, with oversight of design and deployment of innovative solutions for agricultural waste-to-energy systems.
• Support the Advanced Development team through mentorship, sharing of expertise, and encouragement of professional growth among engineers and technical staff.
• Facilitate and participate in regular team meetings and cross-functional sessions to track progress, foster collaboration, and ensure alignment with company objectives and industry trends.
• Assist in piloting advanced solutions and guiding projects to on-time, high-quality completion, while advocating for new technology platforms and business models.
• Represent advanced development projects in company strategy sessions and contribute to external forums as a technical resource and advocate for group initiatives.
• Promote continuous learning and improvement by supporting both individual and collective development within the team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated excellence and advanced expertise in Microsoft Suite Services (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, OneNote, and SharePoint), including extensive use of Excel for complex data analysis, dashboards, and engineering modeling; creation of high-impact presentations and technical documentation using PowerPoint and Word; collaboration and project management via Teams and SharePoint.
• Engineering Systems Acumen: Deep, hands-on understanding of a wide array of engineering principles and systems, with a strong ability to conceptualize, design, and troubleshoot integrated solutions across mechanical, electrical, process, and control domains. Formal engineering degree not required, but a proven ability to engage in systems thinking, root cause analysis, and process optimization at an advanced level is essential.

Industry Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in a relevant field such as renewable energy, environmental engineering, or sustainable technology, including comprehensive project lifecycle management from feasibility studies and conceptual design through commissioning and operations. Familiarity with integrated energy systems, process optimization, and applicable regulatory frameworks is strongly preferred.

• Technical Leadership: Strong track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary technical teams in the development and implementation of innovative solutions for agricultural waste-to-energy projects. Experience in mentoring, coaching, and fostering professional growth among engineers and technical staff, with a focus on both individual development and team synergy.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional capacity for analyzing complex technical challenges, synthesizing data from diverse sources, and delivering actionable solutions that optimize system performance, cost, and sustainability. Familiarity with industry best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Communication and Collaboration: Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with proficiency in translating technical concepts for audiences across varying levels of expertise and facilitating cross-functional collaboration in high-stakes settings.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demand Requirements
Work Environment
This job mainly operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role with some travel required. This would require the ability to walk up and down stairs, and to enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes

• Responsible for coordinating and managing new and custom projects from concept through implementation, with oversight of design and deployment of innovative solutions for agricultural waste-to-energy systems.
• Support the Advanced Development team through mentorship, sharing of expertise, and encouragement of professional growth among engineers and technical staff.
• Facilitate and participate in regular team meetings and cross-functional sessions to track progress, foster collaboration, and ensure alignment with company objectives and industry trends.
• Assist in piloting advanced solutions and guiding projects to on-time, high-quality completion, while advocating for new technology platforms and business models.
• Represent advanced development projects in company strategy sessions and contribute to external forums as a technical resource and advocate for group initiatives.
• Promote continuous learning and improvement by supporting both individual and collective development within the team