Process Engineer — Methane-to-Methanol Commercialization

Process Engineer — Methane‑to‑Methanol Commercialization

Woburn MA or Houston TX

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to lead engineering efforts on the commercialization of a first‑of‑a‑kind methane‑to‑methanol conversion technology. This is a technically demanding, high‑ownership role suited to a mid‑career engineer who brings demonstrated EPC project experience and is ready to apply that foundation to a novel, modular process system at the frontier of clean chemicals production.

The position spans the full project lifecycle — from FEED and detailed design through fabrication oversight, commissioning, and startup — and requires the ability to operate with both the rigor of an established EPC environment and the adaptability that early‑stage technology commercialization demands.

• Provide technical leadership on all core process engineering deliverables, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), heat and material balances, and equipment datasheets and specifications
• Execute and validate process simulations using Aspen HYSYS to support equipment sizing, system optimization, and engineering decision‑making
• Lead and coordinate FEED and detailed engineering activities in collaboration with EPC contractors, ensuring alignment with project schedule, cost targets, and regulatory requirements
• Participate as a substantive technical contributor in HAZOPs, Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and other process safety reviews, and ensure findings are systematically integrated into the engineering design
• Oversee the design, procurement, and integration of modular and skid‑mounted process systems through fabrication and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Provide hands‑on technical support during commissioning and startup at pilot and demonstration plant sites, including on‑site troubleshooting and performance optimization
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), control philosophies, and startup guides to support safe and consistent plant operation
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, operations, and business development teams to translate technical milestones into commercial outcomes

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• 5–10 years of process engineering experience in EPC project environments, with direct involvement across FEED, detailed design, and plant startup
• Strong proficiency in Aspen HYSYS, with the ability to translate simulation outputs into equipment specifications and engineering deliverables
• Substantive background in gas processing and/or reactor‑based systems, syngas conversion, and/or methanol synthesis
• Field commissioning experience, including hands‑on participation in plant startup and operational troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of process safety frameworks and applicable codes, including API, ASME, and NFPA standards
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Experience in early‑stage clean technology, startup, or FOAK commercialization environments
• Demonstrated experience on novel, modular, or first‑of‑a‑kind process system, with the ability to develop engineering packages in the absence of established precedent
• Familiarity with renewable natural gas (RNG), alternative fuels, or gas‑to‑chemicals processing
• Knowledge of process automation, instrumentation, and control systems
• Experience coordinating with diverse stakeholder groups including EPC contractors, technology licensors, and equipment vendors

For an engineer at the mid‑career stage, this position provides a distinctive set of professional opportunities that are difficult to access within conventional EPC or operating company environments.

• Full technical ownership of a FOAK engineering program, with direct influence over design decisions at every stage
• Broad exposure to the commercial, operational, and R&D dimensions of a technology company, beyond the boundaries of a single engineering workstream
• The professional distinction of having taken a novel clean energy technology from engineering design to…