Process Engineer I

Aircapture is seeking a Process Engineer I in Berkeley, CA, to develop Direct Air Capture systems. The role involves designing, simulating, and engineering process systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering and experience with CAD and process modeling software. The position offers a salary of $90,000-$100,000 per year and emphasizes diversity and inclusion.
At Aircapture we're creating and scaling a circular carbon economy to solve what we believe to be our lifetime's most pressing challenge: the climate crisis. We supply commercial and industrial customers with clean CO2 captured from our atmosphere to radically improve the environment, our economy, and our lives. We value building a team of people who represent diverse backgrounds-be it thought, education, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation-to reach our goals. Thank you for considering us.

As a Process Engineer you will be instrumental in the development of novel Direct Air Capture "DAC" systems onsite in our development and production facility in Berkeley, California. You will partner with the Electrical and Manufacturing teams and use your innovative thought process and optimistic mindset to propel the conceptualization, design, prototyping and manufacturing of the DAC systems as we work together to mitigate the impacts of climate change. If you are excited to have a major impact at a groundbreaking climate technology startup, this is the role for you!

Salary: $90,000-100,000 per year

What You'll Do Here

Work on a variety of projects from start to finish Design, simulate and engineer novel process systems in the carbon capture spaceDesign and plan equipment layoutsEstimate capital and operating costsEvaluate process and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulationsPrepare PFDs and P&ID's, including control loopsPrepare line, valve and equipment sizingConduct detailed reviews of vendor drawings/documents for accuracyCommunicate and interface openly and frequently with other team membersYour Skills and Abilities Include

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or similar area of studyStrong problem-solving abilityAbility to review and verify peer calculationsExperience with CAD softwareExperience with process modeling software such as Aspen+Strong written/verbal communication skillsAircapture strives to create a safe, inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. Every teammate adds to who we are, diversifying our ideas, experiences and viewpoints and makes us stronger. We hope you feel welcome here.