Entry Level Facilities Engineer

About The Valor Method

The Valor Method redefines engineering consulting in the energy industry, focusing on regulatory strategy, emissions compliance, operational engineering support, and environmental solutions. They aim to help clients navigate complex landscapes with practical, high-impact solutions. The company values technical excellence, ownership, curiosity, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

This is an early-career engineer position, bridging the gap between Engineer I and Engineer II levels. It offers a path from foundational support to independent technical contribution, with early exposure to both technical and field-facing work.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Execution:
• Execute or support dynamic and non-dynamic CVS (Closed Vent System) analyses.
• Perform basic process modeling and equipment sizing using existing templates.
• Design & Documentation:
• Support the development and redlining of core engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, PFDs, and Plot Plans.
• Field Engagement:
• Participate in and lead field walkdowns and data gathering for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Expect to travel to the field approximately one trip every 4–8 weeks.
• Safety Leadership:
• Uphold a "safety-first" culture with zero tolerance for violations, including mandatory 4-gas monitor calibration compliance.
• Mentorship & Training:
• Actively participate in internal/external technical training.
• At the Level II stage, begin supporting and mentoring entry-level staff.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skills:
• Curiosity and self-starting ability.
• Ownership and responsiveness.
• Organizational skills.
• Eagerness to tackle new technical challenges.
• Strong interest in process modeling, emissions compliance, and field engineering.
• Tools:
• Promax for process modeling.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience:
• 0–5 years of experience.
• Beginner-level knowledge of field operations and construction support is valued.
• Oil & gas, energy, or industrial internship/field exposure preferred.
• Travel:
• Willingness to travel domestically for field work (approximately 25%).
• Certification:
• EIT (Engineer in Training) status is a significant benefit and encouraged for PE license progression.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication with all stakeholders.
• Self-motivated individual who takes ownership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 - $100,000/year (dependent on experience, technical capability, and demonstrated industry exposure).
• Benefits:
• 401(k) matching.
• Health/dental/vision insurance.
• HSA.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible schedule.

Work Environment

• Fully remote position.
• Preferred in the Denver, CO area.