Plant Design Intern

THE ROLE

We are seeking an Engineering Intern to join Heirlooms Plant Design Team for the upcoming Summer for a 10 week this role you will play a hands-on part in the design and optimization of critical Balance of Plant (BoP) systems and material handling circuits. This is an opportunity to move beyond the classroom and help build the systems that enable our carbon removal technology to operate at a global scale.

WHAT YOULL DO

• System Design Support: Assist in the design and integration of BoP utility systems including instrument air process water and cooling loops.

• Documentation: Support the development and maintenance of PFDs P&IDs and heat and mass balances (H&MB) for auxiliary systems.

• Solids Handling: Collaborate on the engineering of material handling systems focusing on the movement and processing of lime and limestone.

• Technical Procurement: Assist senior engineers in drafting technical specifications and Request for Quotations (RFQs) for pumps compressors and heat exchangers.

• Data Integration: Work with the R&D team to ensure bench-scale data is correctly translated into design parameters for full-scale water and solids loops.

• Field & Vendor Exposure: Participate in equipment inspections and where possible provide on-site support during the commissioning of utility subsystems.

WHAT YOULL BRING

• Education: Currently pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Chemical or Process Engineering (entering 3rd or 4th year).

• Fundamentals: A strong grasp of fluid mechanics thermodynamics and heat transfer.

• Analytical Mindset: Ability to organize complex data sets and assist in technical auditing of engineering details.

• Communication: Clear proactive communication skills and a desire to work across multi-disciplinary teams (R&D Project Engineering etc.).

• Get it done Attitude: A self-starter mentalityyou arent afraid to dive into a manual or a spreadsheet to solve a bottleneck.

• Availability: Ability to work Full-time for the duration of the internship at our HQ in Brisbane CA.

NICE TO HAVE

• Software Skills: Familiarity with AutoCAD SolidWorks or process simulation tools (e.g. Aspen HYSYS PRO/II or DWSIM).

• Relevant Coursework: Completion of courses in separations mass transfer or solids processing.

COMPENSATION & LOGISTICS

• Internship Duration 10 weeks

• Comp will be: $5000 relocation/housing allowance paid upfront plus hourly pay.

• Undergrads (starting Sr. year or less in the fall) $30 /hour

• Seniors/grads $34/hour

You dont have to have every listed requirement and skill to be a great fit. If you are passionate about this opportunity and think you have the skills to succeed please apply!

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

We encourage you to apply if you identify as Black Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic or Latino LGBTQ or with any other underrepresented group even if you dont tick all the boxes in the description below.

Perks and Benefits

• Excellent health dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom. FSA option.

• 16 weeks paid parental leave for all Heirloom employees.

• Generous stock options.

• Unlimited PTO for exempt (salaried) employees & 120 hours for full time non-exempt (hourly) employees.

• 401(k).

• Monthly health and wellness reimbursement.

• Annual education and conference budget.

Our Principles

• Radical Honesty. We strive to foster an inclusive environment premised on transparency and respect. We push for excellence yet always remain thoughtful when challenging each other.

• Persistent Optimism. We show up to work with optimism and dont shy away from a challenge. We recognize that the ambitious nature of our mission requires hopefulness dedication and persistence.

• Maximize Learning. Compounding knowledge is our key to victory - we continuously hone our crafts seek the fastest paths to improve and are quick to absorb and apply new insights.

Why you should join Heirloom

• We are solving the challenge of our generation. Climate change is an existential threat and we need as many of the worlds motivated minds as possible to help. There is no greater challenge or opportunity than fighting climate change.

• We are a world-class team. We are engineers scientists and concerned humans from a variety of backgrounds and experiences who are pooling our knowledge and skills to collectively build a more equitable prosperous future for all.

• We remain united resilient and optimistic. We recognize the magnitude of the challenge ahead of us yet believe that we can contribute to mitigating the worst effects of climate change. It wont be easy but we wont quit.

We are backed by credible climate partners. Were well funded by investors from Breakthrough Energy Ventures Ahren Innovation Capital Carbon Direct Microsoft Lowercarbon Capital ARPA-e and the National Science Foundation. Our early customers include Stripe Shopify and Klarna and were building durable partnerships that enable us to tackle this decades-long problem.

Required Experience:

Intern