About Zero Carbon Systems

Zero Carbon Systems (ZCS) is a clean energy and direct air capture company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a zero carbon future. We are developing and deploying breakthrough technologies designed to reduce atmospheric CO2 at scale, addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

Backed by mission aligned investors and led by a team of passionate innovators, ZCS sits at the intersection of cutting edge science and real world impact. We are building a diverse, collaborative, and driven team of individuals who share our commitment to excellence, creativity, and the belief that the work we do today will shape the world of tomorrow.

If you are energized by meaningful work and want to be part of a company where your contributions directly advance the clean energy transition, we would love to hear from you.

Position Overview

Zero Carbon Systems seeks a Senior Engineer, Mechanical to support the design, build, validation, and upgrades of process equipment for Direct Air Capture (DAC) machinery and Pilot Plant at ZCS's Brighton, CO location. Additional responsibilities may include remote engineering and design support for the ZCS demonstration plant. This full-time, on-site position reports to the Director of Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities Include:

Manage and execute full life cycle development of process and mechanical equipment for DAC facilities and test rigs
Build prototype equipment and design, develop, manufacture, and analyze prototypes and revisions of equipment
Support installs of company equipment and facilities, including Factory and Site Acceptance Testing and Installation and Operational Qualification
Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and schedules for the design, fabrication, and procurement of new equipment
Develop experiments, design and procure test rigs, execute testing programs, and document results to validate designs
In conjunction with a project management team, manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and on budget
Write technical documentation including Standard Operating Procedures for machine operators
Support continuous improvement by facilitating post-mortem analyses of projects and documenting areas for improvement
Conduct and participate in design reviews and proactively raise concerns and develop solutions to problems
Evaluate data from test rigs, pilot, and production equipment to determine overall performance, reliability, and safety
Oversee and review the work of Junior Engineers and Designers
Ability to travel less than 10% of the time to support offsite activities

Requirements Include:

At least 10 years of progressive responsibility designing, modifying, and upgrading custom industrial equipment
Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD strongly preferred
Experience designing equipment for steam use, chemical process equipment, or HVAC equipment
Experience with engineering design and manufacturing tools including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, Bill of Materials Generation, and Engineering Change Orders
Experience working with remote teams
Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to deliver detailed technical presentations in support of engineering reviews

Preferred Experience

Experience working with or for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction companies
Experience working in the carbon capture space
Experience building first of a kind process equipment
Startup experience and ability to work on cross-functional teams

Skills

Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
Ability to shift tasks and projects quickly depending on changing company goals and direction
Ability and experience to run Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations and analyze test data
Ability to write clear and comprehensive technical documentation including machine Standard Operating Procedures, Bill of Materials, and technical engineering drawings
Solid understanding of core concepts including fluid dynamics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science, with working knowledge designing equipment within these concepts
Ability to operate hand and power tools in a safe manner
Ability to work a full shift in a fabrication environment

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering with 7 to 10 years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical systems design, process equipment design, or a similar role

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry equipment as necessary
Comfortable working in an on-site fabrication environment at ZCS's Brighton, CO location

Zero Carbon Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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