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Our projects create dual benefits to climate and water sectors.\nAs we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and naturally curious Chemical engineer to join our team. You will support the design and build of process equipment and instrumentation for water treatment, carbon capture, sequestration, and innovations that generate additional co-benefits, for experimentation, pilot testing, and at full scale. The ideal candidate is passionate about driving optimal outcomes and delivering insights that inform the overall business strategy.\nWhat You Will Do\nResearch, design, and develop production processes that can scale from pilot through megaton system design.\nDevelop and implement PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs, and control narratives for processes.\nCreate M&EBs and use process modeling tools like Aspen Plus to size and optimize process designs across various applications.\nProduce rough quick models for preliminary estimation and prioritization, and detailed reliable models for project development.\nIndependently design experiments (DoE) to test and optimize reactor performance using a mix of hands-on and software tools.\nPursue and construct grant funding and patent applications through research on novel and relevant science topics\nDevelop engineering assessments for partnership projects, identifying risks and proposing countermeasures.\nCommunicate and report key technical outcomes/learnings to technical and non-technical teams.\nCollaborate with management and cross-functional teams for prioritizing research needs.\nWhat You Will Bring\nWe’re looking for engineers with 1-5 years of experience in a commercial or research environment. \nPrior experience with water treatment, electrolysis and/or electrodialysis, reactor design, and gas-liquid absorption is preferred.\nProgramming experience (Python, MATLAB).\nHands-on experience in a laboratory setting.\nProcess simulation experience using software such as Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, Aveva, WAVE, Winflows or similar.\nHands-on experience with developing control and sensing systems in industrial hardware and facilities.\nAbility to communicate technical subjects to a non-technical audience and business subjects to a technical audience\nAbility to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.\nProven track record of collaborative work across various teams, stakeholders, and external partners.\nSelf-motivated and flexible with communicating with colleagues in various time zones.\nPassionate about tackling the climate crisis.\nLegally authorized to work in the United States.\nWe are aware this job description may not capture all the dimensions we are seeking in the right candidate. You may also bring valuable skills and knowledge we haven't thought of. If you think you’re a great fit for this role, please apply and tell us why in your cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.\nClimate change disproportionately impacts underrepresented communities, and we believe a diverse and inclusive team is needed to meet this major global crisis head on. We highly encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. Capture6 is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.\nThe salary range presented for this full-time role is $60,000 - $150,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, years of experience, and location. The range represents the minimum and maximum potential salaries for new hires in this particular position. 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