Senior Process Equipment Engineer - Fuel Recycling

The person in this role will lead the engineering development of process equipment and integrated process systems supporting Oklo's advanced fuel recycling facility. This role bridges process engineering, mechanical design, equipment vendors, pilot testing, and facility integration as the project advances from conceptual design through preliminary engineering and into detailed design. The engineer will work closely with subsystem technical leads responsible for off-gas treatment, pyroprocessing, waste management, process safety, and facility engineering to mature first-of-a-kind process equipment into construction-ready designs. This individual will become the responsible engineer for equipment realization rather than process invention.

Responsibilities

Lead development of process equipment from conceptual design through IFC packages; Develop equipment specifications, data sheets, and procurement documentation; Own equipment sizing and mechanical/process interfaces for vessels, heat exchangers, filters, adsorption systems, blowers, compressors, pumps, piping systems, and specialty process equipment; Perform process calculations supporting equipment selection; Develop utility requirements and equipment operating envelopes; Work with equipment vendors to develop custom first-of-a-kind equipment; Evaluate vendor proposals and participate in technical bid evaluations; Support PFD, P&ID, process narrative, equipment list, line list, and instrument list development; Develop process design criteria and engineering calculations; Support HAZOPs, design reviews, and safety analyses; Support process startup planning and commissioning activities; Develop acceptance testing procedures (FAT/SAT); Coordinate closely with facility engineering, mechanical engineering, I&C, nuclear safety, and licensing teams; Participate in pilot plant planning and interpretation of pilot data; Travel periodically to vendors, national laboratories, pilot facilities, and project partners

Requirements

Degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field; 8+ years of process engineering experience; Experience developing process equipment; Experience producing engineering calculations; Experience with Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ChemCAD, or similar; Experience with industrial gas processing, chemical processing, or separations; Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible

Nice to have

Experience deploying or working on pilot plants and scaling from demonstration to industrial scale at brown/green field sites; Commercial or nuclear industry experiences; Experience in adsorption systems, heat exchanger design, pressure vessel specification, compressor and blower selection; EPC experience, process equipment procurement and vendor management; FOAK technology commercialization

Benefits

flexible time off; equity; bonuses; competitive pay; 401(k); health insurance (with employer contribution); HSA; FSA; flexible work hours; wellness credits; other benefits