Job Title

Senior Systems Design / Operations Engineer
Full Time Position, Littleton – Colorado
Start: When Available

Description

Responsible for carrying out systems design related activities underlying our proprietary technology

Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to develop the system schematics and heat and material balances leading to the piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) for various sub-systems and for the whole power plant system; showing major components, pumps, valves, heat exchangers and various sensors. The fuel cell system will typically include air delivery, fuel delivery, thermal management, power conditioning and controls, and fuel processor sub-systems.

Conduct system level trade studies to identify appropriate sub-system and system design; steady state mass and energy balance for a solid oxide-based system

Conduct system audits in the areas of pressure drop, heat loss, auxiliary power, etc., to maximize power plant efficiency

Process controls and controller software functional requirement development, and follow-through to Controller hardware implementation

Follows system designs out to commissioning, operations and field installation; analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.

Experience & Education

BS or MS (preferred) in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and

8 - 10 years of systems engineering experience with fuel cells

Skills

• Expert knowledge of Aspen Plus, Hysis, Matlab/Simulink and other equivalent modeling software is a plus
• Successful candidate will be highly hands-on and hardware oriented
• Working knowledge of fuel cells, particularly solid oxide fuel cell systems, is desired
• Working capabilities in fuel cells and electrolyzers is a plus

Qualifications

This position requires a high level of drive and flexibility to work in a rapidly developing entrepreneurial environment

The successful candidate will be a resourceful problem solver, team player with excellent interaction skills and capable of rapidly integrating observations and results into products and manufacturing technology

Some domestic travel may be required to provide onsite customer support for installation and demonstration of a product

Company Profile

Versa Power Systems, headquartered in Littleton, Colorado and with development facilities in Calgary, Alberta, is developing solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for various stationary and mobile applications. The company is currently focused on pre-commercial development of its SOFC technology. Fuel cells are a next-generation power generation technology that offers many technical and environmental benefits. For more information please visit http://www.versa-power.com.

Respond to:

Qualifications and salary requirements should be sent electronically to: recruit@fortehumanresources.com

Only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.