Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a Sr. Process Engineer for a start-up company in the renewable energy space. The Chemical Process Engineer will be responsible for process and equipment design and optimization for a variety of solar-driven processes. Beginning in the conceptual phase, the Chemical Process Engineer will evaluate alternative process designs to select the most promising candidates for further study, then refine the process design and equipment selection through small-scale laboratory experiments, medium-scale on-sun demonstrations, and large-scale commercial deployments
Required Skills & Experience
BS degree in engineering with minimum of 7 years work experience that includes hands-on process engineering, plant trouble-shooting, and process optimization
Significant experience in chemical process design and analysis, using both hand-calculation and process simulation software such as CHEMCAD, Aspen Plus, or equivalent
Familiarity with process development beginning with small-scale piloting and scaling up to demonstrations and commercial deployments
Cost estimation experience, using a combination of cost models and vendor interaction
Passion for startup company style, hands-on, engaging work to get the job done
Strong organizational ability, including formulation of project goals, deliverables, and timeline for execution
Familiarity with hazard analysis in the context of chemical process safety
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Steam system experience
Water treatment experience
MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering
Hands-on laboratory experience validating chemical reactor design parameters
Process design for hydrogen and/or syngas production, for example via methane reforming
Vendor management, including equipment suppliers as well as construction contractors
Experience with high temperature materials, including high-nickel alloys and ceramics
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.