Senior Process Engineer

nuada; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)

Generous pension contribution

Private health insurance

Income protection

Life insurance

Equity package

Job summary

Nuada is a bold Cleantech company delivering a next‑generation carbon capture system. We seek a senior process engineer to lead design and delivery for pilot and large‑scale plants, integrating safety, process modelling and equipment sizing for CO2 capture applications.

You will work with a cross‑functional team, develop design philosophies, review vendor data, and support FEEDs and EPC projects while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5–15 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Proven process engineering design experience with safety and environmental aspects.
• Proficient in Engineering Software such as AutoCAD P&ID; HYSYS is a plus.
• Knowledge of gas separation technologies and CO2 removal systems.
• Customer-focused with ability to meet project and company goals.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, startup environment requiring flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and support process plant delivery for pilot and large-scale plants.
• Develop design philosophies with the process team.
• Prepare and verify process calculations, datasheets, and drawings.
• Lead and review vendor documents; support FEEDs and EPC projects.
• Perform process modelling and simulations; generate PFDs, BFDs, heat and material balances.
• Size and specify equipment (vessels, separators, scrubbers, columns, exchangers, pumps, PSV).
• Contribute to safety reviews (HAZOPs, LOPA) and design tools standardization.

Skills

Process design

HAZOP/LOPA

PFDs & P&IDs

Process modelling

Vendor liaison

Gas processing

CO2 removal

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD P&ID

HYSYS

Dynamic process simulation

Job description

Nuada is a vibrant Cleantech business that has developed an exciting next-generation carbon capture system, which will be critical in the fight against climate change. Having secured partnerships with leading cement manufacturers, we are scaling our technology; building infield pilots and showcasing the exciting potential of our ultra-energy efficient capture system to help decarbonise many hard-to-abate industries, turbocharging our pathway to Net-Zero. We are in an exciting growth phase and are looking for a senior process engineer passionate about working on innovative solutions to tackle the climate emergency. We are looking for a candidate with experience within one of the following industries: Oil & Gas, gas processing, energy generation, and Carbon Capture Storage. Join our team and help us capture the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Process plant design and support of pilot plant and large-scale plant delivery.
• Work with the process team to develop design and operation philosophies.
• Develop and take responsibility for the accuracy of detailed calculations, process engineering datasheets and drawings to specify the process engineering requirements of the technology.
• Executing process engineering deliverables and review of vendor documents.
• Support process engineering studies, FEEDs, and EPC Projects.
• Process modelling and simulation.
• BFDs, PFDs and heat & material balances.
• MSD and material selection philosophy.
• Sizing, specification and generation of process data sheets of equipment including but not limited to vessel, separator, scrubber, packed column, heat exchanger, pumps, compressors, PSV and other process equipment.
• Mechanical calculations of the process equipment.
• Ensure a high safety standard is achieved, providing input to HAZOPS, LOPA and other safety reviews.
• Process and Utility P&IDs. P&ID development including selection of design conditions, hydraulic analysis/report, line sizing and pipe specifications, equipment isolation, vent and drain systems, cause and effects.
• Sizing and specification of in-line Instrumentation, control valves etc.
• Utilities and chemicals consumption summaries.
• Review of Engineering deliverables, vendor data and interact with external agencies.
• Develop Design Tools, processes and participate in standardization activities to carry out work more efficiently.
• Provide proposal support to Nuada’s commercial functions for new opportunities.
• Overseeing the multiple Project activities and keeping them on track for target timeline.
• Clear communication, reporting, interpersonal, problem solving and leadership skills to support business growth.
• Willing to travel as and when required for various assignments.
• Reporting to Engineer Manager covering progress and performance tracking.

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5-15 Years of relevant industrial experience.
• Proven process engineering design experience with technical safety and environmental aspects.
• Proficient in the use of Engineering Software, e.g. AutoCAD P&ID and HYSYS is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of dynamic gas separation technologies, CO2 removal systems and gas processing is highly desirable.
• Demonstration of customer focus and ability to respond to customer needs whilst achieving project and company objectives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment requiring flexibility and pragmatism.

• Competitive salary and equity package
• 35 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off.
• Generous pension contribution
• Private health insurance
• Income Protection and life insurance
• The opportunity to continue to develop both personally and professionally, in our rapidly growing company.
• A brilliant company culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and positivity at work
• Working on projects where your skills can quickly make an impact.
• Recognition for delivering a new, world-leading, technology.