Staff Chemical Engineer

Redwood Materials • Reno, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Redwood Materials is seeking a Staff Chemical Engineer to lead the design and commissioning of first-of-a-kind recycling plants and brownfield retrofit projects. In this high-impact role, you will take ownership of new plant design from initial concept through detailed engineering and hands-on commissioning. You will also lead brownfield initiatives—from scoping and financial justification to lab-scale trials and full deployment. Collaborating closely with operations, controls, and software teams, your work will directly shape how Redwood scales its next generation of battery recycling technologies.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of chemical or process engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering plant, equipment, or product designs.
• Direct experience designing flowsheets and equipment for large capital projects, including scale-up from pilot to commercial scale.
• Hands-on expertise in process modeling, equipment sizing, and linking testwork data to full-scale project implementation.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operations and maintenance teams to implement safe plant improvement projects.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis and metallurgical accounting tools for data-driven decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead in a matrixed environment and convey complex technical concepts to non-specialist audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design first-of-a-kind recycling plants for battery waste materials, leading projects from concept through commissioning.
• Own and drive brownfield plant retrofits and process improvement projects from initial scoping through full implementation.
• Perform cost analyses, design trade studies, and process modeling to guide equipment sizing, predict plant performance, and maximize profitability.
• Create Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and detailed equipment specification sheets.
• Plan and execute critical testwork, lab-scale trials, and plant trials to validate and define process designs.
• Partner with mechanical, controls, operations, and maintenance teams to deliver complete plant designs and execute safe, successful commissioning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior