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Field Engineer

Cambrian Innovation

Cambrian Innovation

Software Engineering
Watertown, MA, USA
Posted on Dec 15, 2025

Field Engineer

Location: Houston

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

Travel: 50–90+%

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience.

Join Cambrian—Where Your Work Protects the Planet

Are you ready to make a real impact? At Cambrian, we’re not just building wastewater treatment solutions—we’re safeguarding the world’s most precious resource. As a Field Engineer, you’ll be on the front lines of environmental stewardship, helping communities and industries thrive sustainably.

Why Cambrian?

  • Partnership: You’ll collaborate with passionate teammates, customers, and partners who share your commitment to making a difference.
  • Excellence: We set the bar high by delivering innovative, reliable solutions and supporting your growth through ongoing training and development.
  • Stewardship: Every day, your work will directly contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment for generations to come.

What You’ll Do

  • Be a Changemaker: Lead the startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Cambrian’s cutting-edge wastewater treatment facilities across the U.S.
  • Empower Others: Train and support local site operators, sharing your expertise and building strong relationships.
  • Solve Challenges: Dive into hands-on work—calibrating equipment, analyzing data, and ensuring our systems exceed environmental standards.
  • Champion Safety & Compliance: Work closely with our Safety Team to uphold OSHA, EPA, and state regulations, always putting people and the planet first.
  • Drive Innovation: Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and clients to refine processes and deliver best-in-class water treatment solutions.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years’ experience in industrial or municipal water/wastewater treatment operations
  • Strong technical skills (PLC/SCADA, instrumentation, troubleshooting)
  • Passion for environmental protection and sustainable practices
  • Willingness to travel and adapt to new challenges
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • A team player who thrives in a mission-driven environment
  • Degree in Science/Engineering (STEM) or technical certification
  • Licensed Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (or working toward it)
  • Experience with advanced treatment technologies (MBR, RO, DAF, SAF, etc.)

Ready to Make Waves?

If you’re motivated by purpose, eager to learn, and excited to join a company where your work truly matters, Cambrian is the place for you. Let’s partner together to deliver excellence and steward our environment—one project at a time.