Senior Process Engineer — Carbon Capture & Cleantech

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 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.