Senior Industrial Systems Designer

Who we are:

Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co‑minerals. 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.

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. If you’re looking to make an impact and join a team that’s driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.

As a Senior Industrial Systems Designer, you will design, develop and document advanced plant systems for Electra’s pilot and industrial‑scale operations. This position focuses on integrating robust, cost‑effective mechanical systems that support efficient plant performance and long service life.

• Design and continuously improve industrial systems and plant layouts using 3D modeling software based on defined design parameters, functional requirements, and equipment lists
• Integrate OEM and supplier components and equipment into complete mechanical and process systems
• Create and maintain designs for process equipment, skid‑mounted systems, tanks, piping, and vessels, including structural, mechanical, instrumentation, and automation documentation packages
• Create and maintain pilot plant processing system designs and full documentation packages (mechanical, process, instrumentation, and automation)
• Coordinate with process and controls engineers, with equipment suppliers and with contractors during installation, startup and commissioning of equipment and systems for Electra’s plants at various locations. Review installation and follow up on action items to correct deficiencies
• Prepare detailed layout and general arrangement drawings for equipment layouts, with plan and elevation details, piping isometrics, duct and tube routings using CAD tools for both in‑house build and site installation
• Use PDM systems to properly control and revise designs and manage libraries of 3D models of equipment and components of piping and duct systems
• Utilize and maintain engineering Vault/PDM systems, including part numbering, data cards, engineering release workflows, and change management
• Read, understand, and comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Associate’s degree in Design with 10+ years of progressively complex experience in plant design, systems integration, and industrial equipment layout, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years of relevant professional experience (excluding internships, co‑ops, and academic projects)
• Advanced experience developing complex industrial system designs, equipment layouts, and integrated plant solutions within processing, manufacturing, chemical, minerals, or similar industrial environments
• Proficiency creating 3D equipment layouts, general arrangement (GA) drawings, and pipe, tube, and duct routing using Solid Works or similar CAD platforms
• Experience designing skid‑mounted systems, processing equipment, tanks, vessels, structural frames, and integrated mechanical systems
• Demonstrated ability to integrate automation hardware, controls systems, and robotics into industrial mechanical designs while considering equipment interactions, operability, maintainability, and plant performance
• Strong understanding of human factors, ergonomics, operational safety, and industrial design best practices within complex facility environments
• Ability to apply advanced technical knowledge, professional judgment, and problem‑solving skills to develop practical, scalable, and cost‑effective engineering solutions for complex challenges
• Proven ability to lead internal projects, mentor junior team members, collaborate across disciplines, and effectively influence stakeholders in a…