The Position

We are seeking a Pilot Plant Design Engineer to join our team. This role will report to our Director of Research. This position will be responsible for pilot plant design to support new technology development and commercialization. This role is based in Brooklyn, NY. 

What you get to do 

• Collaborate with research and development teams to design and scale up laboratory processes to pilot plant scale.
• Lead the design of equipment and systems for new pilot plants and lab reactor systems, ensuring they meet pilot plant process objectives and safety regulations / guidelines.
• Work closely with team members to install and test new pilot plants, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Participate in troubleshooting existing pilot plants to address design related issues.
• Develop and implement modifications to existing pilot plants, aiming to minimize downtime and improve quality.
• Work with external pilot plant fabricators to ensure the pilot plant systems built meet the requirements of Air Company standards.

What you bring to AIR COMPANY

• 5+ years of experience in designing pilot plants for chemical, petrochemical, or renewable processes.
• BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent science are also acceptable.
• Expertise in pilot plant process and equipment design and down-selection of equipment within the cost constraints. 
• Very familiar with equipment such as compressors, liquid pumps, mass flow controllers, flow meters, temperature, and pressure controllers, etc. for pilot plant usage. 
• A great attitude, with the ability to work collaboratively, proactively, and independently.  Eagerness to share knowledge and learn from others.
• A team player with a strong passion for fostering a safe collaborative work environment. 

Bonus Points 

• Master’s degree preferred

Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 (Engineer II or Senior Engineer)

At Air Company we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless Air Company determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIR COMPANY we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles

Working at Air Company

In addition to standard medical and dental benefits, that kick in Day 1, we are:

• A people-first, climate solutions company driven to move society to a more sustainable future
• A unified team of climate optimists with an exceptional and diverse range of backgrounds
• Committed to fostering collaboration with a team that believes in the power of science and that business can be used as a force for good… 

We also provide:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance. 100% coverage of employee insurance premiums, and 50% coverage of spouse & dependent insurance premiums.
• Company funded Short Term Disability
• Flexible and generous paid time off, including national holidays and sick leave
• A tax deferred 401(k) Plan to invest in your future
• Commuter Benefits: Pre-Tax Income for MassTransit
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Wellness Program 
• Sponsored company events and DEI social initiatives
• Friday catered meals