Staff Chemical Engineer

Redwood Materials

McCarran, NV

Full Time

Posted August 5, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Energy Storage

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Job Description

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

Redwood Materials is seeking a Staff Chemical Engineer to lead the design and commissioning of first-of-a-kind recycling plants and brownfield retrofit projects . In this high-impact role, you will take ownership of new plant design from initial concept through detailed engineering and hands-on commissioning. You will also lead brownfield initiatives—from scoping and financial justification to lab-scale trials and full deployment. Collaborating closely with operations, controls, and software teams, your work will directly shape how Redwood scales its next generation of battery recycling technologies.
Design first-of-a-kind recycling plants for battery waste materials, leading projects from concept through commissioning .
Own and drive brownfield plant retrofits and process improvement projects from initial scoping through full implementation .
Perform cost analyses, design trade studies, and process modeling to guide equipment sizing, predict plant performance, and maximize profitability .
Create Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and detailed equipment specification sheets .
Plan and execute critical testwork, lab-scale trials, and plant trials to validate and define process designs .
Partner with mechanical, controls, operations, and maintenance teams to deliver complete plant designs and execute safe, successful commissioning .

Requirements

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
8+ years of chemical or process engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering plant, equipment, or product designs.
Direct experience designing flowsheets and equipment for large capital projects, including scale-up from pilot to commercial scale.
Hands-on expertise in process modeling, equipment sizing, and linking testwork data to full-scale project implementation.
Demonstrated experience partnering with operations and maintenance teams to implement safe plant improvement projects.
Proficiency with statistical analysis and metallurgical accounting tools for data-driven decision-making.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead in a matrixed environment and convey complex technical concepts to non-specialist audiences.
Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards .
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards .