Process Engineer: Decarbonization, DRI & Digital Twin

Nucor Corporation; Convent (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Paid parental leave

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Steel Louisiana LLC is seeking a Chemical/Energy Engineer to lead design, analysis, and optimization of gas processing and decarbonization efforts in a safe, collaborative steelmaking environment.

The role emphasizes developing digital twins for direct reduction technologies, thermodynamic modeling, and compliance with ASME/API standards, with up to 20% travel for project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Energy Engineering or foreign equivalent, and 3 years of experience in designing, analyzing, and optimizing chemical processes for combustible and hydrogen-rich gas streams.
• Experience with thermodynamic simulations to support decarbonization strategies and digital twin models of Tenova HYL technology.
• Experience leading HAZOP and ensuring compliance with ASME, API, TEMA standards and other codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development activities for decarbonization and efficient gas processing.
• Design and optimize HYL/Energiron direct reduction reactor and related systems.
• Develop digital twin models for Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) processes using Aspen Plus/HYSYS/ProMax.
• Ensure compliance of thermal equipment, pressure vessels, and gas handling per international codes.

Skills

Process design

HAZOP risk assessment

Thermodynamics

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Energy Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

ProMax

Job description

Nucor Steel Louisiana LLC is seeking a Chemical/Energy Engineer to lead design, analysis, and optimization of gas processing and decarbonization efforts in a safe, collaborative steelmaking environment.

The role emphasizes developing digital twins for direct reduction technologies, thermodynamic modeling, and compliance with ASME/API standards, with up to 20% travel for project needs.