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Chemical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Tersa Earth Full time

In the role of the Chemical Engineer, you will primarily work on testing, optimizing and scaling-up a proprietary class of microbial fuel cells for treatment of acid rock drainage and metal-laden wastewater. You will report directly to the Engineering Lead and work alongside chemical and biological engineers, mining engineers, electrochemical engineers and biotechnologists.

Responsibilities

  • Characterize kinetics of growth and metal deposition of exoelectrogenic bacteria.
  • Develop mathematical models for substrate consumption and electron transfer rates
  • Formulate and optimize culture media recipes.
  • Investigate a novel class of flow-based microbial fuel cells.
  • Fabricate and test fuel cell prototypes based on computer simulations.
  • Optimize fuel cell performance and determine scale-up factors.
  • Assist in genetic engineering of the exoelectrogenic microorganisms for improved substrate oxidation and metal deposition.
  • Perform technoeconomic analyses to guide field deployment.
  • Work on software development for logistics and operations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful completion of projects, including providing support to engineering, R&D, business development and operations teams, when required.
  • Author reports and other technical documents.
  • Set up, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized laboratory equipment.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Additional education or training in Microbial Electrochemical Technologies,
  • Electrochemistry, or Renewable Energy Systems (preferred but not required).
  • Experience with bioprocess engineering, electrochemical systems, or microbial fuel cell technologies is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated skills in laboratory research, process optimization, and prototype development.
  • Familiarity with advanced modelling tools, experimental design, and technoeconomic analysis methods.