Senior Process Equipment Engineer, Clean Energy & Nuclear

Oklo; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Equity

Bonuses

401(k)

Health insurance

HSA

FSA

Flexible work hours

Wellness credits

Job summary

Oklo is seeking a Senior Process Equipment Engineer to lead the development of process equipment and integrated systems for our advanced fuel recycling facility. You will coordinate with process, mechanical, I&C, safety, and licensing teams to mature first-of-a-kind equipment from concept to construction-ready designs.

You will own equipment sizing, vendor engagement, and the preparation of specifications, data sheets, and FAT/SAT procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
• 8+ years of process engineering experience
• Experience developing process equipment
• Experience producing engineering calculations
• Experience with Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ChemCAD, or similar
• Experience with industrial gas processing, chemical processing, or separations

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment specifications, data sheets, and procurement documentation
• Own equipment sizing and mechanical/process interfaces for vessels, heat exchangers, filters, adsorption systems, blowers, compressors, pumps, piping systems, and specialty process equipment
• Perform process calculations supporting equipment selection
• Develop utility requirements and equipment operating envelopes
• Work with equipment vendors to develop custom first-of-a-kind equipment
• Evaluate vendor proposals and participate in technical bid evaluations
• Support PFD, P&ID, process narrative, equipment list, line list, and instrument list development
• Develop process design criteria and engineering calculations
• Support HAZOPs, design reviews, and safety analyses
• Support process startup planning and commissioning activities
• Develop acceptance testing procedures (FAT/SAT)
• Coordinate closely with facility engineering, mechanical engineering, I&C, nuclear safety, and licensing teams
• Participate in pilot plant planning and interpretation of pilot data
• Travel periodically to vendors, national laboratories, pilot facilities, and project partners

Skills

Process engineering

Equipment development

Engineering calculations

Aspen Plus/HYSYS/ChemCAD

Gas processing

Education

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

ChemCAD

Job description

Oklo is seeking a Senior Process Equipment Engineer to lead the development of process equipment and integrated systems for our advanced fuel recycling facility. You will coordinate with process, mechanical, I&C, safety, and licensing teams to mature first-of-a-kind equipment from concept to construction-ready designs.

You will own equipment sizing, vendor engagement, and the preparation of specifications, data sheets, and FAT/SAT procedures.