Process Modeling Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Connect theoretical modeling, process design, and operational activities.

• Create comprehensive techno-economic analyses (TEA) to determine the optimal operating conditions for demonstration and production facilities.

• Enhance processes by evaluating various weather, location, and plant configuration scenarios.

• Utilize and further develop internal process modeling tools.

• Revise and improve process models using design enhancements, operational data, and material advancements.

• Execute and fine-tune the Aspen Custom Modeler (ACM) model.

• Convert Aspen process models into Excel outputs for equipment lists, sizing, stream lists, pipe sizing, power requirements, and stream tables.

• Automate model outputs by leveraging VBA or similar technologies and perform self-consistency checks.

• Transform model outputs into Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) and related cost estimation instruments.

• Evaluate internal capital estimates against those from external design firms.

• Utilize ACCE estimates and vendor quotations to generate cost, sizing, and scaling inputs for the system TEA model.

• Create shortcut models for quick process evaluation and analysis.

• Ensure that PFDs and P&IDs are consistent with the most recent process model.

• Relay updates concerning models, processes, and equipment to the external engineering design firm.

• Incorporate design and equipment modifications into the demo facility's design and construction.

• Identify possibilities for minimizing energy consumption, capital expenditures (CapEx), and operational expenditures (OpEx) through process optimization and TEA.

• Collaborate with teams in materials, site operations, mechanical engineering, engineering, R&D, and project management.

• Assist with Life Cycle Analysis and environmental impact evaluations.

• Present findings from models, cost estimates, and process updates to senior leadership, investors, and stakeholders.

• Report directly to the Process Modeling Lead.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline.

• Over 7 years of experience following the completion of an undergraduate degree (BS + 7 years, MS + 5 years, or PhD + 2 years).

• Previous experience in TEA for highly integrated industrial processes.

• Practical process engineering experience in an industrial environment or chemical manufacturing facility.

• Familiarity with methods for modeling heat and mass transfer in porous materials.

• Expertise in Excel, VBA, Python, JMP, or similar tools.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

• Outstanding communication, reporting, and presentation skills.

• Preferred: exposure to process operations and/or design, with proven experience in reading and generating PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, and instrument lists.

• Preferred: background in detailed design and equipment selection or procurement.

• Preferred: experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining new R&D or engineering projects, and working in a startup transitioning from R&D to testing and scaling.

• Preferred: ability to convey complex numerical results to a non-technical audience.

• Must confirm identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hiring.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Option for remote work.

• Full-time employment.

• Work authorization and employment eligibility verification upon hiring.