Sr. Chemical Process Engineer

This is a one-year contract position with potential for extension.

The Institute for Carbon Management (ICM) is a cross-campus technology-translation entity at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). ICM translates pioneering carbon management strategies from the laboratory/bench-scale to pre-commercial/commercial-scale devices, prototypes, and software solutions. ICM's activities span two major focus areas:

1. Technologies for CO2 removal (from the atmosphere and the ocean), utilization, and avoidance
2. Technologies for creating new supply chains, and processing approaches for critical materials and elements (e.g., Li, Ni, Co, Mn, Mo) that are foundational to accelerating the clean energy transition, as well as reducing the carbon footprint of extractive processes.

ICM is organized into action teams that are convergent, agile, and world-class. Prominently, these action teams have enabled ICM-born technologies to be awarded the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, and the 2021 Liveability Challenge, among others. ICM's technologies are now being commercialized via spin-out companies including CarbonBuilt Inc., Concrete-AI Inc., and Equatic Inc.

ICM is seeking experienced Sr. Chemical Process Engineers to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists developing carbon removal technologies to be commercialized on a global scale. The process engineer will be responsible for design, development and optimization of process and plant design, across scales (bench, pilot, commercial) and ensuring successful operation while adhering to all applicable safety and environmental standards and regulations. The position will collaborate closely with broader teams of diverse subject matter experts, who are impact- and schedule-driven and results-focused.

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

• 10 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. (Required)
• Drafting experience or familiarity with CAD packages like AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, or DraftSight. (Required)
• Experience with electrochemical systems including electrolyzers and fuel cells. (Preferred)
• Proficiency with Aspen Plus modeling and simulation, and Aspen Icarus cost estimation tools. (Required)
• A self-starter who collaborates effectively, communicates clearly, and drives progress. (Required)

• Master's Degree in engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• PhD in engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering. (Preferred)

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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