Director, Engineering

At AIR COMPANY we are paving a pathway to global decarbonization by transforming CO₂ into endless resources via industrial scale applications. Working with nature, rather than against it, our proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology mimics photosynthesis to transform carbon dioxide and water via renewable energy into carbon-negative chemicals and fuels. 

We have commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and have been awarded multiple government contracts from NASA and the United States Department of Defense. AIR COMPANY has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Fast Company World Changing Ideas and the XPRIZE for Carbon Removal. 

We are proudly headquartered in New York City and co-founded by Gregory Constantine (CEO) and Dr. Stafford Sheehan (CTO). Our team spans a diverse group of world-leading experts in chemistry, engineering and technological development and deployment. AIR COMPANY is backed by capital partners aligned with the company’s mission to boldly transform industry including the US Department of Defense, NASA, Toyota Ventures, JetBlue Ventures and Carbon Direct.

The Position

We are seeking a Director, Engineering to join our team. This role will report to our VP, RD&E. This position will be managing Air Company’s engineering functions that include engineering design, equipment design, technical services, and sales support. This role will work closely with engineers and scientists from the Development team and perform the engineering design for commercial scale units based on Air Company’s technologies. This person will engage with outside EPCs, equipment vendors, and construction firms to help build renewable fuel and chemical plants for Air Company and for our licensed customers. This role is based in Brooklyn, NY.

What you get to do 

• Support VP of RD&E and partner with other key internal stakeholders such as Director of Development to formulate the strategy of Engineering and lead the execution of the strategy across the Company
• Lead the engineering department with multiple engineering functions such as Process Design, Process Control & Instrument, Engineering Project Management, Process Safety, Mechanical and Rotating Equipment design, Technical/plant Services, Sales Support etc. 
• Build a strong engineering system by implementing an effective management operating system (MOS) through all the engineering organizations.  
• Partner closely with the technology development department, external EPC companies and vendors to drive the commercialization of Air Company’s in-house technologies by providing all engineering support, for production of basic engineering packages, including hydraulics, process control scheme selection, key mechanical equipment, reactor selection and design, equipment data sheets, PFDs and P&IDs, HAZOP, plant commission and startup, etc.  
• Provide project management for major engineering projects to ensure the projects are delivered on time and within the budget. 
• Assist with recruitment to acquire top talents in the fields of chemical, mechanical, electronical, control, process, and equipment/instruments and formulate long-term team objectives and performance standards to enable the career growth of team members.   
• Support external and internal customers and licensees with cross functional partnerships to identify technology improvement needs, maintain process designs with quality, cost control, manufacturability, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Lead the team to provide engineering support to Air Company’s future manufacture plants

What you bring to AIR COMPANY

• BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 
• 15+ years of chemical or fuel industrial experience in the chemical process development, design, technical services, and customer services. 
• 5+ years of management role for an engineering organization 
• Familiar with safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals, and process HAZOP
• Experience in large engineering project management
• Experience in working with EPC companies and different type of vendors
• Ability to work proactively and independently with an energized team
• Team player with passion on sustainable development

Bonus Points

•  Advanced engineering degree desirable (MS/Phd)
• Experience with chemical process scale up and commercialization preferred

Salary Range: $200 - $240K 

The approximate annual base compensation range and benefits listed above may vary based on the applicant's experience, skills, abilities, and relevant industry expertise.

At Air Company we value employees for their unique perspectives.