Process Design Engineer

Position: Process Design Engineer – Intern

Gross Salary: Ksh. 47,000

Type:On-site
Location: Eastern Bypass Rd, Ruai -Nairobi, Kenya

About Octavia Carbon: 

Octavia Carbon is the Global South's first Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, dedicated to combating climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. We design and build low-cost DAC technology that leverages Kenya's geothermal energy, geology, and talent to radically accelerate DAC down the cost curve. Our mission is to reverse climate change by removing billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air by 2050 

Job Description 

We are seeking a Process Design Engineer to support the design, optimization, and integration of Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems with geothermal energy. This role involves designing subsystems, validating performance, supporting commissioning, and ensuring energy-efficient, reliable operation of our plants. 

Key Responsibilities. 

1. Process & System Design – Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and design DAC subsystems (e.g., CO₂ dehydration, purification) with focus on efficiency and reliability. 
2. Process Simulation & Validation – Perform simulations to validate heat and mass balances (HMB) and confirm system performance. 
3. Control Strategies – Work with instrumentation engineers to design process control strategies and optimize operations. 
4. P&IDs & Documentation – Prepare Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control philosophies, and documentation. 
5. Equipment Sizing & Selection – Perform sizing, specify equipment, and coordinate with vendors to meet design requirements. 
6. Testing & Commissioning – Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and develop test setups for design validation. 
7. Technical Documentation – Draft detailed technical reports and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
8. Performance Analysis – Analyse plant data, identify inefficiencies, and propose design improvements. 
9. Custody Transfer Strategies – Develop approaches for custody transfer across all project phases. 
10. Geothermal Integration – work with the process engineer to integration design of geothermal energy into DAC processes. 
11. Collaboration – Support plant operations and assist with additional design-related tasks as needed.

This is a 3-month internship position with possibility of maturing to a full-time position.

Required Skills & Qualifications. 

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/Process Engineering. 
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat & mass transfer, and separation processes. 
• Knowledge of equipment design, sizing, and specification. 
• Familiarity with control systems and instrumentation. 
• Proficiency in developing PFDs, P&IDs, and technical documentation. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. 
• Experience in commissioning and plant performance analysis is a plus.
  
  

Here's the assignment Process Design Engineer-Technical

Kindly submit both the completed assessment and your CV by 12:00 PM (noon) on Monday, 8th September 2025. 

Submission Guidelines.

• Submit a concise report of not more than 4 pages. Focus on key outcomes, critical insights, and clear communication of findings. Font size 11, Calibri.
•  Bonus points for brevity and clarity while covering essential factors.
• Save the report with your first and second name i.e. Jane_Davis_Report.
  

Octavia Carbon offers competitive growth opportunities, a route to owning company equity, and a high degree of professional freedom & responsibility and a steep learning curve.

Octavia Carbon is an equal opportunity employer and especially encourages applications from women, and individuals from diverse socioeconomic, religious, and regional backgrounds.