Transportation Fuel Systems Engineer

The Fuel Project Evaluation Section (FPES) within the Transportation Fuels Branch of the Industrial Strategies Division is seeking an Air Resources Engineer to support the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The LCFS is a key program to promote alternative fuels and achieve GHG emission reductions in the transportation sector. FPES is responsible for evaluating project-based applications that will reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of conventional petroleum fuels supply chains, including innovative crude projects, refinery investment projects, renewable hydrogen refinery projects, and other refinery projects. The section also provides support for fuel pathways involving co-processing of low-CI feedstock, dairy/swine digester projects and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). Staff in the section employ expertise in the CI calculation of conventional fuel supply chains using tools such as the Oil Production Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimator (OPGEE).

Under the direction of an Air Resources Supervisor I (ARS I), the Air Resources Engineer (ARE) will conduct modeling and life cycle analysis for petroleum-based and alternative fuels, contribute to updates and implementation of the LCFS Regulation, and use engineering principles to evaluate the technical accuracy and completeness of proposed projects and pathways to ensure compliance with the LCFS Regulation. The individual in this position completes both short and long-term tasks including critical assignments at times under tight timeframes. The staff person in this position will communicate technical and policy analysis to a broad set of stakeholders through verbal discussions, reports and presentations and maintaining good working relationships with stakeholders is an essential skill for this position. The ARE also represents the branch at agency meetings, public workshops, and other stakeholder forums.

 

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Position located in a high-rise building.

• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.

• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)

• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
 

Additional working condition(s): May require travel in-state and out-of-state for site visits, workshops and meetings.

The position that is/may be eligible for telework.

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense.