Join the team that’s transforming the water-energy-food nexus
We are currently seeking to fill the following open positions:
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Principal Environmental Engineer
Key responsibilities:
• Process design and simulation of desalination plants
• Manage outside laboratory analytical work
• Supervise construction and lead commissioning of brine concentration projects.
• Lead the operation and maintenance of desalination facilities
• Develop techno-economic models of water purification processes
• Author and support new proposals and business development in water treatment
• Review and analyze environmental documentation from the federal, state, and local regulatory entities
• Lead re-use efforts and liaise with stakeholders on procedures and permits required for re-use
Desired experience & qualifications:
• Experience in water or waste water treatment and, preferably, produced water recycling
• Experience with membrane-based water purification processes
• Deep understanding of aqueous chemistry and prevention of scaling and fouling
• Experience navigating air and water pollution regulations
• Enthusiasm for field work, laboratory work, and computer modeling
Office location: Pasadena, CA
Education:
• MS or PhD in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering
Interested applicants should send resume to: info@sunvapor.net
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Principal Mechanical Engineer
Key responsibilities:
• Front-end-engineering design of solar process heating systems and their integration into client facilities
• Construction management support for installation of mechanical equipment
• Manage O&M operations at existing and new Sunvapor installations
• Specify and source equipment
• Train contractors in assembly, installation, and maintenance.
• Support commissioning
• Support new technology and business development
Desired experience & qualifications:
• Minimum four years of experience in industrial process heating
• Strong analytical understanding of heat transfer equipment, steam, and thermodynamics
• Experience interfacing with piping, plumbing, and electrical construction tradespeople
• Advanced knowledge of ASME Standards, and regulations
• Hands-on mechanical abilities
• Desire to work outdoors at project sites worldwide
• Proficient with AutoCAD; capable with Python or Matlab
• California Professional Engineer’s license is a plus
• Design and performance calculations for HVAC systems.
• Experience in the construction, maintenance and operation of industrial plants
• Chemical process systems involving corrosive, toxic, flammable, and explosive materials
• Utility systems including water, steam, compressed air, refrigeration
• Process and utility piping including two phase flow systems (steam/condensate, ammonia)
• Automation and control systems
Education:
• B. S. or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field.
Interested applicants should send resume to: info@sunvapor.net