{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"94bbff6810ba7d75d1fe1307","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/94bbff6810ba7d75d1fe1307","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/94bbff6810ba7d75d1fe1307","title":"Senior Engineer, Process","description":"About Zero Carbon Systems\nZero 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 CO 2 at scale, addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time.\n\nBacked 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\nPosition Overview\nZero 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 CO 2 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.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nIdentify, analyze, develop, configure, and optimize process improvements for our evolving process design.\n\nSupport the translation of our conceptual design for a novel process into a working pilot facility.\n\nSupport interpretation of new equipment design information including P&IDs and 3D CAD for staff and contractors building new rigs.\n\nDesign experiments and tests and analyze results from pilot runs and lab experiments.\n\nApply statistical analysis tools to the visualization and analysis of experimental and process data, and to the development of correlations to summarize that data.\n\nEngage in Design Risk Assessments including appropriate HAZID and HAZOP analyses.\n\nEvaluate pilot and production equipment's overall performance, reliability, and safety.\n\nAlter and modify designs to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions.\n\nPrepare engineering reports and documentation.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor of Engineering degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering with 5 to 10+ years of experience.\n\nCompetency in the field of chemical engineering process operations involving heat transfer, mass transfer, fluid and gas flow, and separation techniques.\n\nBroad experience in process operation and troubleshooting in the chemical, biological, or agrifood space.\n\nPrevious experience working in a process engineering capacity within a chemical, biotech, agrifood, or oil and gas plant.\n\nComfortable providing support and oversight to operators.\n\nExperience reviewing process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, energy and material balances, utility requirements, and control logic for chemical manufacturing systems.\n\nAn inquisitive nature to drill down into details and apply logical reasoning to develop solutions.\n\nAbility to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.\n\nAbility to work effectively on cross‑functional teams.\n\nPreferred Experience\n\nPrevious startup experience and comfort working in a fast‑paced environment.\n\nAbility to leverage Excel, VBA, Python, or similar tools to solve engineering problems.\n\nExperience with EPC management.\n\nExperience in data analysis and statistics using tools such as JMP.\n\nExperience with temperature swing adsorption, heat pumps, gas compression, and vacuum systems.\n\nExperience with process safety reviews and safe design techniques.\n\nExperience troubleshooting operational and safety issues.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nMust be able to lift and carry equipment as necessary.\n\n$130,000 - $150,000 a year\n\nZero Carbon Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAll 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.\n\nYour Right to Work\nIn 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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Medium","rawCompany":"medium","city":"Brighton","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-30T03:21:14.077Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Engineer, Process","description":"About Zero Carbon Systems\nZero Carbon Systems (ZCS) is a clean energy and direct air capture company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a zero carbon future. 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