Lead Engineer, Process Design
Core
Lead the development of Process Design Packages for new carbon conversion technologies, serving as the primary engineering liaison between R&D, operations, and EPC contractors to enable commercial-scale fuel production.
Role type
Senior IC process design engineer (carbon conversion/synthetic fuels)
Builds
Process Design Packages (PDPs), FEL/FEED engineering deliverables, and commercial-scale process flowsheets for synthetic fuel production
Domain
Chemical engineering / Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) / Synthetic fuels
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (Process Design Packages, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specs)
Required skills
Process synthesis, process simulation (Aspen Plus, HYSYS), mass and heat balance generation, PFD/P&ID development, equipment selection and sizing, process hydraulics calculation, HAZOP review leadership, engineering standards development
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in chemical engineering, experience in refining/petrochemical/gas processing industries
Technologies
Aspen Plus, HYSYS
Responsibilities
Lead process synthesis and simulation for new technologies; generate material and heat balances and equipment datasheets; conduct HAZOP reviews for commercial units; serve as technical liaison for project development and commissioning; support process-economic evaluations and cost estimates; develop engineering standards and mentor internal teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership