Pilot Operations Process Engineer (Engineering)

GTI Energy, a leading research and development organization serving energy markets, is seeking an Engineer to support pilot and demonstration scale plants utilizing aerospace technologies. As part of our Energy Supply and Conversion, Pilot Operations team you will support the application and development of advanced conversion technologies, including identification of opportunities, through design, construction and operation of pilot and demonstration scale plants. The immediate need for this position is to support design, construction, and operation of pilot scale experiments in the Des Plaines office. 

GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.

So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

The position will require travel including but not limited to Alabama, Wyoming, Canada, and China.

• Works as a project engineer under close supervision. 
• Assignments typically are routine and designed to develop professional work, knowledge, and abilities
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of safety rules and regulations
• Close interaction and working relationship with Technician staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Familiarity with gasification, methane reforming, electrical power generation, membrane separations processes
• Ability to create Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Familiarity with ASME standards for boiler, pressure vessel and piping design
• Familiarity with chemical process analysis tools (preferably ASPEN PLUS)
• Ability to generate Equipment Specifications and Instrument Data Sheets.
• Ability to develop control system truth tables/logic diagrams
• Ability to generate operating procedures
• Familiarity with HAZOP review methodology and other plant safety assessments
• Technical ability to interpret test results and incorporate them into analysis methodologies
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing, and work effectively as a team/project member

• B.S. degree with 7+ years of relevant work experience or M.S./Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.  If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. GTI Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, minority/female/disability/veteran/sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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