Mechanical Engineer

• Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities for two demonstration projects.
• Identify bottlenecks in equipment, key components, and flow systems; propose and implement modifications that improve capacity, reliability, and ease of operation.
• Collect and interpret operating data to recommend design improvements for the next scale of deployment.
• Partner with operators and technicians to improve equipment maintainability, spare parts planning, and standard operating practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3-5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in chemical processing, minerals processing, water treatment, or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and checking PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, general arrangement drawings, and vendor packages.
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment including piping systems, valves (manual, control, and relief), pumps, pressure vessels, filters, coalescers, columns, evaporators, tanks, heat exchangers, and reactors.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of applicable design codes and standards such as ASME, DIN/EN, and related regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment, communicate effectively with vendors, and work across process, operations, and project teams.

• Experience supporting pilot plants, demonstration plants, or first-of-a-kind process scale-up projects.
• Experience working directly with fabrication shops, OEMs, EPC/EPCM firms, or construction contractors.
• Spanish language proficiency.

• Drive critical equipment packages from concept through vendor selection, design review, fabrication support, and commissioning.
• Help demonstration plants achieve target production rates and stable operation.
• Contribute to a simpler, more robust, and more cost-effective commercial plant design.

This position is based in Austin, Texas.

Travel to vendor facilities, engineering partners, project sites, and international locations in South America may be required - up to 25% travel.

What we Offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid time-off, holidays, and sick time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Equity Package
• Medical, dental and vision benefits with employer contribution; voluntary benefits available

EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with EnergyX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.