Location: East Coast in the U.S. with the ability to travel on site up to 25% ARE YOU READY TO TRANSFORM AN INDUSTRY? At 374Water, our mission is to preserve a clean and healthy environment that sustains life. Our revolutionary AirSCWO™ technology transforms the most complex wastes - to clean water, energy, and minerals. We are pioneering a new era of sustainable waste management that supports a circular economy and enables organizations to achieve their sustainability goals.
374Water is a public cleantech company, innovating in the water and waste industries. We do things a little differently, from our organizational approach to our vision and our products. We value individuals who strive to make a difference and seek to be part of a non-conformist organization. We are looking for creative, driven, ambitious team members to help build this business, and create meaningful change.
JOB SUMMARY As a Senior Chemical Engineer, you will contribute to the development and deployment of our AirSCWO™ systems. This will require you to develop a thorough understanding of 374's AirSCWO process and contribute to its continual improvement. You will be responsible for creating and updating the Pipe and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for the various AirSCWO systems deployed and planned.
Your other focus will be to lead the process side of new projects, which includes performing process modeling with heat and mass balances, issuing calculation notes, equipment datasheets and Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages, as well as reviewing and selecting quotes, and organizing the project documentation.
You will be part of a small, but growing, engineering team and will work directly with 374Water's fabrication department, equipment suppliers, and AirSCWO systems end-users.
To be a successful candidate, you must have thorough experience as a chemical engineer in the water, wastewater, or another industry. You must have advanced drafting skills (2D) and a meaningful experience with drawing P&IDs.
WHAT YOU'LL DO - Maintain existing AirSCWO system's P&IDs as well as create those for the new projects.
- Perform heat and mass balances, process modeling, equipment sizing such as heat exchangers, separation vessels, pumps, valves, compressors, etc., in collaboration with 374Water's other Process Engineers and mechanical department.
- Issue RFQ packages, review offers, lead discussions with equipment suppliers and OEMs.
- Create technical documentation.
- Lead the process side of new AirSCWO system projects.
- Travel onsite to our Manufacturing Facility in Orlando, FL, to support commissioning, perform a line walk and update the P&IDs to reflect the "as-built" system at the end of a construction job.
- Travel onsite to support operations, or to new project sites to meet with customers.
WHO YOU ARE Qualifications and Experience - BS in Chemical Engineering or relevant field. MS preferred, but not required
- 8+ years' experience as a chemical engineer or equivalent.
- In-depth knowledge of: pumps, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, valves.
- Knowledgeable about pressure vessel codes and standards.
- Proficient with computer design and drawing software such as AutoCAD or Bricsys at least with 2D drawings and smart P&IDs.
- Experience in water/wastewater industry and/or hydrothermal operations or other relevant engineering experience.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple, tight deadlines.
SKILLS - Organized with excellent time management skills and able to prioritize workloads efficiently while still maintaining a high-quality standard.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working to tight deadlines, embraces challenges and is dedicated to seeing projects through to satisfactory completion.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication with the ability to produce well compiled documents.
- Comfortable working remotely, dependable while working in a fast-paced, open-minded, international team.
- Motivated by making a positive environmental impact.
- Great team player, exceptional social and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - This position requires close vision, and dexterity with fingers
- This position requires an individual to sit for long periods of time using a computer, stand, and move around a facility
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
WHAT WE OFFER - Worldwide impact with a clear vision, mission, and values-driven culture
- Company with a cutting-edge technology that is making an impact on the environment, people, and world
- A fast-paced company where you can make an impact and positive change for safer and healthier water
- Working with a talented team and bright minds
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for growth & learning
374Water is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
