Senior Process Engineer

About Zero Carbon SystemsZero 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 OverviewZero Carbon Systems seeks a Senior Engineer, Process 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 demonstration plant for a novel Direct Air Capture (DAC) process for CO₂ removal. The demo will be leveraged to refine the design for scale-up to our full-scale facility. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Brighton, CO.Responsibilities Include: Identify, analyze, develop, configure, and optimize process improvements for our evolving process designSupport the translation of our conceptual design for a novel process into a working pilot facilitySupport interpretation of new equipment design information including P&IDs and 3D CAD for staff and contractors building new rigsDesign experiments and tests and analyze results from pilot runs and lab experimentsApply statistical analysis tools to the visualization and analysis of experimental and process data, and to the development of correlations to summarize that dataEngage in Design Risk Assessments including appropriate HAZID and HAZOP analysesEvaluate pilot and production equipment's overall performance, reliability, and safetyAlter and modify designs to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctionsPrepare engineering reports and documentationRequirements Include:Bachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering with 5 to 10+ years of experienceCompetency in the field of chemical engineering process operations involving heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid and gas flow, and separation techniquesBroad experience in process operation and troubleshooting in the chemical, biological, or agrifood spacePrevious experience working in a process engineering capacity within a chemical, biotech, agrifood, or oil and gas plantComfortable providing support and oversight to operatorsExperience reviewing process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, energy and material balances, utility requirements, and control logic for chemical manufacturing systemsAn inquisitive nature to drill down into details and apply logical reasoning to develop solutionsAbility to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable mannerAbility to work effectively on cross-functional teamsPreferred ExperiencePrevious startup experience and comfort working in a fast-paced environmentAbility to leverage Excel, VBA, Python, or similar tools to solve engineering problemsExperience with EPC managementExperience in data analysis and statistics using tools such as JMPExperience with temperature swing adsorption, heat pumps, gas compression, and vacuum systemsExperience with process safety reviews and safe design techniquesExperience troubleshooting operational and safety issuesPhysical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry equipment as necessaryZero Carbon Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll 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 WorkIn 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.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.