Senior Process engineer

Thewaternetwork; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Mission-driven work environment

Job summary

Revive Environmental Technology, LLC is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to develop their PFAS Annihilator systems in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on scaling technology for PFAS destruction while ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of process engineering experience in hazardous waste treatment systems. This position offers competitive compensation and the chance to contribute to crucial environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in process engineering design, preferably in high-pressure systems.
• Strong safety record required.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process discipline in design efforts.
• Execute scale-up of technology offerings for commercial deployment.
• Drive improvement of SCWO reactor and salt separation subsystems.
• Provide engineering support to field operations for technical challenges.
• Analyze data and develop test plans for PFAS destruction chemistry.

Skills

Process engineering design

Thermal reaction systems

Fluid mechanics

Problem-solving

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Job description

Revive EnvironmentalTechnology, LLC ("Revive")is a mission-driven environmental technology company focused on delivering rapid, permanent solutions for PFAS and other persistent environmental contaminants. Our flagshipPFASAnnihilator®systems are built on patented supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) technology and are setting a new standard in liquid waste destruction, including PFAS-laden AFFF concentrates and complex organic waste streams.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to further develop and scale our PFASAnnihilator SCWO technology. The position is located in Columbus, OH. The role reports to the Chief Technology Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the process discipline in design efforts.
• Execute scale-up of Revive's technology offerings, most relevantly the PFAS Annihilator system, to support commercial deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement of SCWO reactor and salt separation subsystems to enhance throughput, minimize fouling, extend service intervals, and improve overall system availability.
• Provide expert engineering support to field operations by resolving emergent technical challenges across the fleet; conduct root-cause analyses and implement durable corrective actions in collaboration with site teams.
• Analyze data and develop test plans to better understand PFAS destruction chemistry, salt precipitation behavior, and system control strategies.
• Support and participate in process safety activities such as HAZOPs, risk assessments, and safety reviews for system modifications, commissioning, and new deployments.
• Partner with fabrication and commissioning teams to validate system designs, resolve field integration issues, and accelerate the implementation of design upgrades.
• Analyze operational data from commercial and demonstration units to identify bottlenecks, and guide engineering decisions and future designs.
• Contribute to Revive's technical knowledge base by developing and documenting process improvements, system modifications, and standardized design modules for future deployments.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ (preferably 15+) years' experience in process engineering design, preferably in high-pressure, high-temperature, or hazardous waste treatment systems.
• Strong safety record.
• Strong background in thermal reaction systems, heat integration, and fluid mechanics.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SCWO, wet air oxidation, or hydrothermal processing.
• Familiarity with PFAS chemistry, AFFF treatment, or salt-laden wastewater.
• Experience with modular skid-based systems and field deployment of process equipment.
• Experience with fabrication, manufacturing, and good lab practices.
• Experience working with small teams and/or in technology scaling and optimization.

Why JoinRevive

• Contribute directly to solving one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
• Work alongside an agile, mission-driven team combining deep science with practical field engineering.
• Be at the center of scaling up one of the first proven PFAS destruction systems to national and international markets.
• Competitive compensationand growth opportunities in a fast-scaling clean tech company.