Senior Process Design Engineer
About Zero Carbon Systems Zero Carbon Systems (ZCS) is a clean energy and direct air capture company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a zero carbon future. We are developing and deploying breakthrough technologies designed to reduce atmospheric CO2 at scale, addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Backed by mission aligned investors and led by a team of passionate innovators, ZCS sits at the intersection of cutting edge science and real world impact. We are building a diverse, collaborative, and driven team of individuals who share our commitment to excellence, creativity, and the belief that the work we do today will shape the world of tomorrow. If you are energized by meaningful work and want to be part of a company where your contributions directly advance the clean energy transition, we would love to hear from you. Position Overview Zero Carbon Systems seeks a Senior Engineer, Process Design to join a fast growing and flexible team working to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Reporting to the Director of Process Engineering, this role will apply engineering insights and process models to build a pilot plant for a novel Direct Air Capture (DAC) process for CO₂ removal. The pilot will be leveraged to refine the design for scale-up to a greater than 5 KTA demonstration facility. This is a remote, US-based position. \n
Responsibilities
Include: Support the translation of our conceptual design for a novel process into a working pilot facility. Identify, analyze, develop, configure, and optimize process improvements for our evolving process design. Lead conceptual and detailed process design of laboratory and bench scale rigs to generate process data supporting pilot and demo conceptual design. Support commissioning of said rigs on-site as necessary. Partner with colleagues to convert modeling insights into implementable projects including equipment specification, control philosophies, installation scope of work documents, and commissioning plans. Leverage and create simplified models in Excel and VBA. Apply statistical analysis tools to the visualization and analysis of experimental and process data, and to the development of correlations to summarize that data. Engage in Design Risk Assessments including HAZID and HAZOP analyses where appropriate. Manage relationships with key client stakeholders and relevant subcontractors and equipment suppliers. Evaluate pilot and production equipment's overall performance, reliability, and safety. Alter and modify designs to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions. Prepare engineering reports and documentation.
Requirements
Include: Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 to 10 years of experience. Competency in the field of chemical engineering process operations involving heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid and gas flow, and separation techniques. Broad experience in new process design and conceptualization in the chemical, biological, or agrifood space. Extensive experience generating and reviewing process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, energy and material balances, utility requirements, and control logic for chemical manufacturing systems. Previous experience working in a process engineering capacity within a chemical, biotech, agrifood, or oil and gas plant. Previous experience working with external engineering design firms, or directly at an engineering design firm, on capital projects exceeding $1M. Ability to leverage Excel, VBA, Python, or similar tools to solve engineering problems. An inquisitive nature to drill down into details and apply logical reasoning to develop solutions. Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner. Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams. Desired Qualifications and Skills Graduate degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering. Previous startup experience and comfort working in a fast-paced environment. Experience in technoeconomic analysis or process simulation. Experience with EDR, ACCE, or equivalent viewed favorably. Experience with EPC management. Experience in data analysis and statistics using tools such as JMP. Experience with temperature swing adsorption, heat pumps, gas compression, and distillation systems. Experience with process safety reviews and safe design techniques. Professional Engineering license. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry equipment as necessary. \n$130,000 - $150,000 a year \n Zero Carbon Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your Right to Work In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.