Description

Are you excited by the potential of large-scale carbon removal?

If so, Captura is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join us.  Captura is an early-stage technology start-up with the mission to develop globally scalable carbon removal to support a sustainable future for the world’s climate.

Captura’s unique technology, was developed and proven in Caltech’s laboratories, and uses established electrochemical concepts to enable gigaton-scalable solutions for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere via direct ocean capture.  We capture carbon dioxide using only renewable electricity and ocean water, producing no by-products.

The Electrical Engineer will be joining Captura’s Pilot team with a focus on the operation of Captura’s second pilot system, a 100 ton/year CO2 capture system.  Successful operation of the end-to-end technology as a part of the piloting program is a critical business milestone.  In addition, this position will work with the engineering team on the design of our next pilot system as well as future commercial systems. 

Requirements

Key responsibilities:

• Ability to create electrical diagrams including single line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Develop specifications and support the selection of instrumentation, electrical components; including control cabinets, motors, VFDs, instrumentation, etc. 
• Integration, assembly, test, operation, and troubleshooting for a pilot scale oceanic CO2 capture system that includes water/gas handling pumps and electrochemical devices.
• Work with senior engineers and design, fabricate, assemble, test, and install Captura’s pilot system to our coastal sites, and responsible for the onsite operation.
• Foster effective teamwork among engineering staff in a dynamic, fast-paced technical environment.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical preferred.
• Hands-on experience and capability to design, assemble, evaluate, and diagnose industrial-scale liquid/gas handling systems.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI programming software is preferred. 
• Ability to read PFDs, P&IDs, and power requirements.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and in small teams, in a way that enhances team dynamics, and ability to lead and manage small to medium projects.
• Highly motivated to work in climate tech, emerging CO₂ capture industry in an early-stage commercial environment.