Process Modeling and Optimization Engineer

KeyLogic Systems Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA • 2d ago

Process Modeling and Optimization Engineer KeyLogic Systems Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an entry to mid-level process modeling and optimization engineer. KeyLogic is the prime contractor supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory under the Strategic Analysis (SA) site-support contract. This position is intended to support the Process Systems Engineering Research (PSER) team under the Systems Strategic Engineering Analysis (SSEA) Directorate of NETL. The employee will work on projects within the PSER program[1], which is building and applying a next generation modeling and optimization platform to accelerate development of advanced energy systems. Primary responsibilities will include developing rigorous mathematical models of energy systems, apply mathematical optimization techniques, and/or statistical analysis of lab-scale, pilot-scale, or commercial-scale process data while fulfilling the following general functions: Conduct exploratory and applied analyses in the areas of simulation, modeling and optimization, scientific computing, and the science of flowing materials, including multi-phase and chemically reactive flows. Investigate theoretical and fundamental phenomena as necessary to support PSER needs and develop new concepts, Provide technical expertise in the areas of virtual demonstration, process systems engineering and optimization. Position Requirements: Ability to pass any required background checks and obtain any necessary security clearances required by our clients Entry- to Mid-level MS/PhD in Chemical/Mechanical/Computer Science Engineer with 0 - 10 years of experience in the process modeling of advanced energy systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: Development and utilization of rigorous steady-state and dynamic process models, including physical properties, thermodynamics and kinetics, utilizing at least one of the following classes of modeling platforms: oProgramming in open-source algebraic modeling languages such as Pyomo, Julia, CasADi, GAMS, AIMMS, AMPL, and/or MODELICA. oCommercial process modeling tools such as gPROMS, Aspen Plus, Aspen Economic Analyzer, Aspen Dynamics, and Aspen Custom Modeler. Expertise in modeling complex energy system processes including: oProcess design (including cost estimation), synthesis, and intensification (including heat/mass integration). oProcess modeling and simulation (steady-state and dynamic). oUncertainty quantification (e.g., Bayesian approaches). oInitializing and solving large scale mathematical programming problems. Familiarity with the development of reduced order models (ROM) to facilitate multi-scale simulations. Training neural networks, surrogate models, black box models, and use of trust regions methodologies for optimization. Modeling of advanced and integrated energy systems. Collaborating with experimentalists or process/equipment designers to develop and validate models. Experience using scientific and high-performance computing.

[1]https://idaes.org/https://pareto.readthedocs.io/en/latest/https://foqus.readthedocs.io/en/stable/ https://watertap.readthedocs.io/en/stable/

About KeyLogic: Supporting critical missions at the intersection of data and science, KeyLogic provides mission management, systems analysis, data analytics, digital transformation, and cybersecurity to customers in the energy, federal civilian, and defense sectors, with a 20+ year portfolio of successes supporting DOE, DOC, EPA, DOD, DHS, FBI, and other federal agencies challenged with complex missions. We help our customers solve the world's most challenging problems with unsurpassed anticipatory service. KeyLogic employs over 600 team members, including systems designers, developers, data scientists, IT and cybersecurity specialists, engineers, mission experts, program managers, and more than 70 Ph.D. scientists. This multidisciplinary team works together solving challenging problemswith anticipatory service-always staying one step ahead-benefiting our customers, and ultimately helping build a better world. We are committed to the success of each customer's mission. We care enough to make their mission our mission and their success our success. We take technical service delivery to a level above our peers. Our anticipatory service is best-in-class. KeyLogic is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. KeyLogic is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Recruiting@KeyLogic.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Request for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Job Code: 2345

KeyLogic Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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