Chemical Process Engineer

The role

You will set the process engineering basis for a new chemical manufacturing company. You will design systems from first principles through the entire design life cycle, including scoping, flow diagrams, and mass and energy balances.

What you will do

• Own one or more process systems or subsystems across the full design life cycle.
• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and process layouts.
• Write design criteria for test asset programs.
• Lead process documentation and configuration tracking.
• Apply thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and reaction kinetics to size, model, and optimize unit operations.
• Build and refine process models to predict performance and guide trade studies.
• Act as process design authority for assigned systems.
• Support R&D on core process technology.
• Partner with mechanical, controls, manufacturing, operations, and safety/licensing teams.
• Prepare clear reports, specifications, and design documents.

Required qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of process engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience developing PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and process design basis documents.
• Strong command of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and reaction kinetics.
• Experience taking a process system through multiple design stages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Process design experience in oil and gas, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, or other high-hazard process industries.
• Startup or early-stage hardware experience.
• Experience leading programs or teams.
• Proficiency with process simulation and modeling tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

About the company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America to design, build, and operate low-cost enrichment services. The company is mission-driven with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.