Senior Process Design Engineer

Zero Carbon Systems

Senior Engineer at Zero Carbon Systems designing pilot plants for Direct Air Capture process. Seeking candidates with significant experience in process engineering and design.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in chemical engineering process operations, including heat transfer, mass transfer, and fluid flow, while effectively managing process design and optimization projects. Proficient in utilizing statistical analysis tools and programming languages like Excel, VBA, and Python to enhance process efficiency and data visualization.

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Chemical Engineering Process OperationsProcess Design and OptimizationStatistical Analysis ToolsExcel and VBA ProficiencyProcess Flow Diagrams

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Hard Skills

Heat TransferMass TransferFluid FlowSeparation TechniquesProcess Flow DiagramsPiping and Instrumentation DiagramsEnergy and Material BalancesControl LogicProcess Data AnalysisDesign Risk Assessments

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationInquisitive NatureLogical ReasoningCross-Functional Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

ExcelVBAPythonStatistical Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Chemical EngineeringBiotechAgrifoodOil and GasCapital Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

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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
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.
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