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Chemical Engineering Internship / Co-op (Mobile CO2 Capture)

Susteon Inc
Morrisville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Susteon, a pioneering technology startup located in the heart of Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham area), North Carolina, is at the forefront of developing and deploying revolutionary decarbonization technologies. Our purpose is profound - to mitigate the impact of climate change and advance environmental sustainability.

As part of our dedicated team, you will contribute to the development of critical technologies, including CO2 removal, capture, and utilization, carbon-free hydrogen production, and the transformation of waste into energy and valuable products. Susteon has established strategic partnerships with leading national labs, universities, and industry experts, leading the charge in R&D and commercialization efforts.

If you are driven by a sense of purpose and aspire to make a meaningful impact on the global climate crisis, join us at Susteon. Your skills and dedication will play a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Susteon believes that teams comprised of diverse backgrounds and experiences offer the best path to solving complex technical and societal problems such as climate change. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented groups in engineering to apply. Susteon will provide mentorship exposure to the duties of a practicing engineer in the emerging field of CO2 capture.

Desired Technical Skills

  • Basic training and user experience in Aspen Plus / HYSIS Simulation package
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of gas absorption and desorption system
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of chemical process design : developing process flow Diagrams (PFD), process and instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specification and sizing

Desired Soft Skills

  • Passion for learning new skills
  • Creative thinking and lateral thinking ability
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Job Responsibilities

  • Support the development of process designs and models needed for an onboard marine CO2 capture (OCC) process (Capturing CO2 from Cargo Ships which are used for global marine transportations)
  • Support the development of process models in AspenPlus® Simulation platform which involves chemical engineering principles
  • Conduct simulations to produce heat and mass balances of the proposed OCC process
  • Size and design the equipment needed to evaluate the capture system and on-board CO2 storage
  • Evaluate the design for technical and commercial feasibility by through the development of a techno-economic analysis (TEA)
  • Complete a life cycle assessment (LCA) to determine the total emissions from marine vessels using fossil fuels.
  • Participate in weekly or bi-weekly internal update meetings with other project staff
  • Present contributions to the project, respond to technical questions, and obtain feedback for subsequent project efforts.
  • Attend company-wide staff meetings, where they will be exposed to strategic planning initiatives concerning technology commercialization, solicitation of funding and industry partnerships to underpin R&D efforts, and day-to-day operations that support the technical and business needs of this project.
  • Susteon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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