Advanced Simulation Specialist

Advanced Simulation Specialist

K  Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks an Advanced Simulation Specialist to join the process engineering team. The specialist will lead and execute advanced simulation studies supporting the design, construction, and operation of large‑scale facilities, including fertilizer, petrochemical, LNG, refining, and related process plants. The role involves planning, organizing, and managing simulation activities, continuously improving tools and processes, and training and mentoring engineers while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet customer expectations and project objectives.

• Perform advanced dynamic and steady‑state simulation studies for complex process facilities.
• Support other advanced engineering studies such as computational fluid dynamics, OTS support, and advanced control applications.
• Plan, organize, manage, and continuously improve simulation products, applications, and workflows.
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior engineers and simulation specialists.
• Interface with internal teams and external clients to ensure technical quality and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and review functional specifications and technical documentation.
• Support proposal development, sales efforts, and preparation of scope definitions, schedules, and estimates.
• Ensure projects meet or exceed defined technical, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Travel as required to support project and business needs.

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in advanced simulation, preferably within the hydrocarbon or process industries.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and diverse technical teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven planning, organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands‑on experience with advanced simulation software such as Uni Sim, HYSYS Dynamics, Aspen Plus, Aspen Custom Modeler, PIPENET, PIPESIM, SPS.
• Experience with Operator Training Simulators (OTS) and other engineering simulation tools is a plus.

• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.