Process Simulation Engineer

**About the Opportunity**:
**_ *Full-time role employed directly by CarbonNeutral Consulting, S.L., a Skyven Technologies Inc. partner*_**

**_ *Applicants must be based in Madrid, Spain or surrounding regions and have the ability to work onsite 2-3 days per week*_**

At Skyven Technologies, we have developed a revolutionary heat pump technology to decarbonize industrial heat and move the needle on climate change. Our technologies have the potential to completely eliminate on-site CO2 emissions from industrial steam. We implement this technology through an innovative Energy-as-a-Service model that provides clean process heat to industrial facilities. We identify, fund, design, build, and install our cutting-edge, decarbonization technologies to help industrial manufacturers reach their sustainability goals, while minimizing their risk and reducing their operational expenses.

Industrial heat is responsible for roughly 20% of global CO2 emissions. That’s roughly equivalent to emissions generated by all transportation (including land, sea, and air) and is a compelling business opportunity - it will take an estimated $3.7 trillion in capital investment to decarbonize the sector by 2050. Skyven is at the forefront of this transformation and has recently been selected for a $145M investment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate the deployment of our state-of-the-art Skyven Arcturus steam-generating heat pumps (SGHPs) at manufacturing facilities nationwide, revolutionizing how we address energy needs while combating climate change.

**About the Role**:
**Responsibilities**:
Project Initiation and Planning
- Oversee the initiation, planning, and design phases of engineering projects, including new process development and system modifications.
- Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables to align with client goals and regulatory requirements.

Process Design and Compliance
- Develop process designs that adhere to hygienic standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create safe, efficient, and effective project designs.

Engineering Analysis and Calculations
- Perform and review mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, NPSH, and hydraulic calculations, while preparing detailed specification data sheets.
- Create comprehensive process descriptions, capacity models, equipment lists, and utility requirement documentation.

Process Simulation
- Utilize process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus) for in-depth analysis, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical processes.
- Create and analyze Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and other simulation models.
- Simulate operational scenarios to enhance system performance, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency.
- Validate simulation models using historical or plant data to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Stakeholder Collaboration
- Coordinate and document clear communications on project requirements, alignment, and updates with the in-house team, management, and clients, summarizing key takeaways from meetings to ensure smooth information flow.

Project Management
- Maintain and present engineering reports, highlighting project progress, challenges, and potential improvements.

Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with industry standards, licensor specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement quality control measures to maintain excellence in project execution.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
- Fluent in Spanish and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both
- 3+ years of experience in process design, process simulation, and engineering for capital projects
- Experience utilizing Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Plus process simulation tools
- Experience performing data analysis on simulation data in MATLAB or similar
- Strong fundamental understanding of thermodynamic principles and mass & energy balances
- Strong knowledge of equipment selection and design
- Ability to analyze complex processes, identify issues, and propose effective solutions for projects
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, and professionals from various disciplines
- Proven project management skills such as planning, executing, and overseeing projects

**_Preferred_**
- Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or related field
- Experience working with heat pumps and industrial electrification focusing on Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) systems (excluding solar and wind experience).

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary & compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package; including health insurance
- Professional growth and development
- Flexible working arrangement
- Domestic and international travel opportunities

**Location**:

- Hybrid