Process Engineer - Pilot Plant Design & Development

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio is seeking an Engineer for Design/Process in Pilot Plants to support process development and plant operations. The role emphasizes expansion of the technical portfolio, project support, and mentoring of operators and engineers throughout commissioning and test execution.

You will design processes for chemical or refinery systems, conduct research in chemical and petroleum areas, and contribute to safety and proposal activities while developing your

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 0 years: Knowledge or experience in biomass conversion, biofuels, hydrotreating, carbon capture, carbon utilization, plastics recycling, pyrolysis, coking, distillation, electrolysis, clean hydrogen.

Responsibilities

• Design processes or unit operations for chemical or refinery systems.
• Plan and conduct research and process development in chemical, gas, and petroleum areas.
• Expand expertise in decarbonization, pyrolysis, batch/CSTR kinetics, biomass conversion.
• Support projects via data compilation, mass and energy balances, operator training, and safety reviews.
• Create process simulations and develop PFDs, P&IDs, I/O diagrams, and control strategies.
• Provide technical oversight to engineers, technicians and analysts; assist in proposal writing and publications.

Skills

Process design

Pilot Plants

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio is seeking an Engineer for Design/Process in Pilot Plants to support process development and plant operations. The role emphasizes expansion of the technical portfolio, project support, and mentoring of operators and engineers throughout commissioning and test execution.

You will design processes for chemical or refinery systems, conduct research in chemical and petroleum areas, and contribute to safety and proposal activities while developing your