Principal Process Engineer

The Company

8 Rivers is a clean energy and climate technology company leading the global energy industry towards achieving net zero.

Since 2008, 8 Rivers has been pioneering infrastructure-scale technologies that can drastically reduce or remove CO2 emissions. We’re proud to be a growing, world-class team of engineering and business experts working together to commercialize technologies and deliver projects across multiple sectors, with a focus on oxy-combustion and ultra-low carbon intensity processes. The 8 Rivers technology portfolio includes ultra-low carbon hydrogen production (8RH2), transformative low-carbon power cycles (Allam-Fetvedt Cycle), and hyper-efficient direct air capture (Calcite). With more than $1B in funding raised into our portfolio, we hold more CO2-related patents than any other entity in the world, and we are actively deploying our technology into projects in the US and abroad. Our diversified suite of technologies was developed to help the hardest-to-decarbonize sectors to achieve their net-zero goals by prioritizing the balancing of economics and science. 8 Rivers is speeding the arrival of a net-zero world where clean energy powers human prosperity.

Apply today if you are interested in contributing to our vision for a cleaner tomorrow, today.

The Role 

8 Rivers is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to support our ultra-low carbon hydrogen production technology – 8RH2. This technical resource with experience in the Hydrogen/Syngas/Ammonia industry will act as a Subject Matter Expert for technology improvements and technical support for ongoing commercial projects deploying 8RH2. This role will report to the VP of Product Development – 8RH2. The position can be located in either our Durham, NC or Houston, TX office locations. Remote work may be considered with additional travel. 

Responsibilities 

• Drive technical efforts to improve efficiency and cost competitiveness of 8RH2 working with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Lead efforts to identify, quantify and mitigate design and operational risks.  
• Customize technology offering for customer specific applications where required. 
• Oversee & advise on process simulation, optimization, and modeling efforts including dynamic response studies and models of select unit operations such as Combustors or PSA systems. 
• Develop & modify engineering documentation for Process Design Packages and Front End Engineering Design.   
• Review and comment on Process Deliverables for commercial projects working with customers and EPC contractors. 
• Provide expertise and technical input to process equipment design.  
• Mentor and guide junior process engineers. 
• Develop in-house technical resources, capabilities, and tools related to the technology. 

 Qualifications 

• BS or MS Degree in Chemical Engineering 
• Target of 10-15 years total professional experience.  
• Required minimum 5-10 years of experience in relevant industries such as – hydrogen/syngas/ammonia production or equipment design, and/or oil & gas with exposure to hydrogen, gas processing, and reforming. 
• Experience in process design development of PFDs, H&MBs, P&IDs, and participating in HAZOPs/PHA. 
• Experience with technical support of capital projects at different development stages (i.e. PDP, FEED through construction & commissioning). 
• Experience performing process modeling via simulation software like ASPEN Plus or HYSYS.
• Experience as an onsite (resident) engineer supporting daily operations.
• Knowledge and experience with interpreting and applying international codes and standards for design and analysis of equipment such as API, ASME, NFPA, and ANSI. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to succinctly summarize complex technical information for a broad audience.  
• Willingness to mentor & coach team members.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail.  
• Strong leadership skills & ability to self-sufficiently determine optimal approaches to problem-solving.

Note: Only candidates authorized to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.