Electrasteel

Mechanical Systems Engineer II

Boulder, Colorado, United States · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$105kDetected 16 days ago

Systems EngineeringMechanical DesignCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we're on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade.
Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side.
If y ou're looking to make an impact and join a team t hat's driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Electra is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer II to help develop and scale the next generation of clean iron production.
In this role, you will design and support mechanical systems with ownership of defined components or subsystems within larger process systems across lab, pilot, demonstration, and future commercial facilities.
Design and support mechanical systems and equipment within defined subsystems for Electra's process, utility, slurry, solids handling, and plant infrastructure systems.
Develop layouts, general arrangements, piping details, equipment lists, and drawing packages for skids, pilot systems, plant tie-ins, and facility projects.
Independently select and specify mechanical equipment within assigned scope such as pumps, tanks, valves, piping, filters, heat exchangers, supports, and material handling equipment.
Translate process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and test objectives into practical mechanical designs for installation, operation, and scale-up.
Partner with process, automation, electrical, structural, operations, maintenance, EHS, technicians, vendors, and contractors to deliver integrated plant solutions.
Lead and support fabrication, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field updates within defined scope for pilot and plant equipment.
Create and maintain 3D models, mechanical drawings, and controlled design documentation using CAD and standard engineering tools.
Contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement of mechanical design standards and practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electromechanical, or related engineering discipline
Proficiency with CAD and engineering documentation tools
Experience with materials selection and equipment specification for corrosive, abrasive, aqueous, or solids-laden service

Compensation

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.
$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)

Benefits

100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
Follow all workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits For You:

Company info

Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co - minerals.
Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME's 100 Climate Leaders, we're building a company shaping the future of industry.
2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial process, pilot plant, manufacturing, or plant infrastructure environments
Ability to use P&IDs, process descriptions, test plans, and layout constraints to develop practical mechanical designs
Experience supporting fabrication, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, or field modifications for process equipment
Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with increasing independence
Experience in electrochemical, hydrometallurgical, chemical process, metallurgical, mining, or other industrial plant environments
Familiarity with slurry transport, solution handling, filtration, solids processing, reagent distribution, or pilot plant utility systems
Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, general arrangements, piping layouts, and related engineering drawings
Experience supporting design reviews, HAZOP or similar hazard reviews, commissioning, and startup activities
Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and good engineering practices for industrial mechanical design
Experience in a startup, scale-up, or first-of-a-kind process technology environment

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