Senior Process Engineer (Power Generation / Gas-to-Power)
Candid Intelligence · Remote · San Francisco ·
COMPENSATION
$100k – $250k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Senior level role
- Fully remote
- Power & Gas-to-Power
- AI for EPCs
- Equity included
Candid is developing an AI layer for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms to automate document understanding and consistency checks. The team aims to accelerate preconstruction phases while maintaining high engineering standards.
As a Senior Process Engineer, you will perform critical engineering tasks that software cannot yet handle, validate automated outputs, and help define product requirements. You will bridge the gap between traditional process engineering and modern automation tools.
What you'll do
- Execute process engineering for FEL-2 and early-phase delivery work
- Validate automated software outputs to ensure quality before client delivery
- Define standards for preconstruction process work on power projects
- Review process deliverables including heat balances and fuel gas systems
- Develop repeatable checks to identify inconsistencies in documents
- Analyze rework causes and map inputs that drive engineering errors
- Clarify interface points with mechanical, piping, and electrical disciplines
- Distinguish repetitive tasks from those requiring engineering judgment
What you'll need
- 7+ years at a large scale EPC, PMC, or owner-operator
- Primary experience in power generation or gas-to-power projects
- Direct work on combined cycle, simple cycle, LNG, or cogeneration
- Owned PFD and P&ID development through FEED stages
- Strong knowledge of fuel gas, balance of plant, and utility systems
- Proficient with Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, Thermoflow, or GateCycle
- Solid fundamentals in relief, hydraulics, and equipment sizing
- Working knowledge of API, ASME, NFPA, ISA, and power codes
- Ability to spot inconsistencies across P&IDs and vendor packages
Nice to have
- Experience as a discipline lead or technical authority
- Work on data center or behind-the-meter power campuses
- Experience with flare system modeling and relief calculations
- Genuine interest in AI and automation technologies
Stack
- Aspen HYSYS
- Aspen Plus
- Thermoflow
- GT PRO
- GateCycle
How you'll work
- Fully remote position
- Flexible work environment with no rigid playbook
What you get
- Competitive base salary plus equity
- Unlimited paid time off
- Health insurance for medical, dental, and vision
- Up to $150 monthly health and wellness reimbursement