Electrasteel

Senior Process Development Engineer

Boulder, Colorado, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$160kDetected 29 days ago

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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.

The Senior Process Development Engineer on the process engineering team will contribute to the design and testing of chemical and hydrometallurgical processes across a variety of scales, from bench-scale proof-of-concept to Electra's iron-refining pilot plant.
Lead projects to study and scale up new processes at laboratory and pilot scale, including: designing new chemical processing systems, designing experiments to prove out novel concepts, and producing data to inform system scale-up
Designing new chemical process systems: developing mass and energy balances, drawing P&IDs, specifying equipment, and building systems
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to effectively communicate design requirements for novel chemical processing systems
Maintain a safe working environment and lead safety assessments of new equipment and operations
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
8 years of industry experience in process design, including mass and energy balances, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, separations, and fluid flow. (Excludes Internships and co-ops)
Hands‑on experience using power tools and basic fabrication methods to build or modify custom equipment to support testing or development work
Proficient in, or able to quickly pick up, Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint to create clear documentation and support project needs

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mining/metallurgical engineering, or chemistry, or related
High proficiency with process simulation software and the ability to use models to inform experimental predictions

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000-$160,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.
$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
Eligibility for incentive stock options

Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
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)
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
12 weeks of paid parental leave

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.
Experience leading process-engineering projects and serving as a subject-matter expert
Demonstrated success implementing safety measures for gas- and liquid-processing systems
Strong ability to analyze complex experimental data, recognize important patterns, and communicate results clearly to both technical and non‑technical teams
Solid experience in analytical chemistry and applying it to troubleshoot challenging experimental issues and choose the right approaches
Good working knowledge of fluid power systems, such as pumps, valves, and heat‑exchange equipment, and how they fit into larger mechanical or process setups
Experience coordinating with external vendors, tracking progress, and ensuring contracted work is delivered accurately and on schedule

If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at careers@electra.earth We're here to help.

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