UCLA · 2 hours ago
Sr. Chemical Process Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUCLA's Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) is seeking a Sr. Chemical Process Engineer to join their team in developing carbon removal technologies. The role involves leading projects from feasibility studies to the delivery of demonstration plants, requiring both process engineering and project engineering skills while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day research and development of carbon removal technologies
Engage deeply with internal and external stakeholders, including partners and vendors
Collaborate closely with internal teams of diverse subject matter experts
Qualification
Required
5 or more years Experience in chemical process design and developing basic or detailed engineering packages for metallurgical or oil refining/petrochemical/gas processing/chemical industries
5 or more years Experience as a project engineer/manager in delivering / supporting capital projects
Proficiency with Aspen Plus modeling and simulation, and Aspen Icarus cost estimation tools
A self-starter who collaborates effectively, communicates clearly, and drives progress
Knowledge of wide range of manufacturing/prototyping processes
Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals
Demonstrated ability of taking ownership, being driven and result oriented, holding yourself and others accountable for success
Excellent communication skills, forthcoming in interpersonal relationships and able to work seamlessly across internal stakeholders, partners and external vendors
Highly structured thinking, including the ability to define overarching development plans, and to track plan execution among different team members and internal/external partners
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Experience with process simulation (e.g. Aspen Plus)
Experience with electrochemical systems including electrolyzers and fuel cells
Has worked for, or with, EPC teams in both office and project-site locations
Strong chemistry knowledge
Passion for climate technology
Master's Degree in engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering
Benefits
Benefits that start on day one
Company
UCLA
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$157.89MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineUS Department of EnergyDepartment of Cannabis Control
2025-01-30Grant· $29.14M
2023-08-14Grant
2023-04-25Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
James Puffer
Professor Emeritus
Jenny Lester
Clinical Trials Director
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