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Oklo IncPlant Process Simulation Engineer II
Oklo Inc. is hiring a Plant Process Simulation Engineer II on a full-time basis with a remote status. This role involves developing and overseeing the plant…
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Oklo Inc. is hiring a Plant Process Simulation Engineer II on a full-time basis with a remote status. This role involves developing and overseeing the plant process simulation model for the Aurora power plant to guide design, operational strategies, and system dynamics. The position is suited for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, startup-oriented environment, value efficiency over rigid hierarchy, and possess a strong drive for clean energy solutions. Oklo…
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Oklo Inc. is hiring a Plant Process Simulation Engineer II on a full-time basis with a remote status. This role involves developing and overseeing the plant process simulation model for the Aurora power plant to guide design, operational strategies, and system dynamics. The position is suited for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, startup-oriented environment, value efficiency over rigid hierarchy, and possess a strong drive for clean energy solutions.
Oklo Inc. focuses on developing fast fission power plants to supply clean, dependable, and cost-effective energy at scale, alongside building a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes and advancing nuclear fuel recycling methods. Remote team members are required to travel twice per quarter to company headquarters located in Santa Clara, California, for team meetings, off-sites, and company events, and must also complete their initial two weeks of onboarding in person at the Santa Clara office.
The compensation package ranges from USD 115,000 to 150,000 per year, and includes base salary, performance incentives, and equity. Additional offerings feature flexible time off, bonuses, competitive pay, a 401(k) plan, health insurance with employer contributions, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, flexible working hours, and wellness credits. Candidates should note that access to certain information may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring applicants to meet the definition of a U.S. person.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a plant process simulation model utilizing software such as AVEVA Process Simulation, ASPEN/HYSYS, Siemens Flomaster, or comparable tools to evaluate transient and steady-state plant performance
- Model existing and future plant equipment iteratively, updating parameters as new drawings and designs emerge
- Automate plant model development to support rapid design decisions, plant economics, and operational strategies
- Create and integrate detailed equipment component models based on performance results and equipment specifications
- Collaborate across multiple disciplines including process engineering, power generation and distribution, and instrumentation and control teams
- Produce technical documentation and reports for internal use and regulatory filings detailing equipment and plant performance
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience modeling or developing plant processes within the petroleum, chemical, power generation, or related sectors
- Broad familiarity with engineering principles accompanied by strong operations and systems engineering intuition
- Thorough knowledge of process fluid modeling and plant thermodynamic cycles at both the individual equipment and entire plant levels
- Must meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable U.S. export control laws
- Ability to travel to company headquarters in Santa Clara, California twice per quarter and complete the first two weeks of onboarding in person
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, chemical, mechanical, nuclear engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Prior experience building process simulation models for power conversion systems
- Background in designing process systems within the chemical or power industries
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary between USD 115,000 and 150,000 per year
- Performance incentives and equity
- Flexible time off and flexible work hours
- Bonuses and competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health insurance with employer contribution
- Health savings account and flexible spending account
- Wellness credits
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for this position?
The base salary ranges from USD 115,000 to 150,000 per year, supplemented by performance incentives, equity, and bonuses.
Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is remote, but employees are required to complete their first two weeks of onboarding in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, California, and travel to headquarters twice a quarter for business or team needs.
What educational background is required?
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, nuclear, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Are there citizenship or export control restrictions for applicants?
Yes, this position may involve access to information governed by U.S. export control laws, meaning only applicants who qualify as a U.S. person may be eligible.
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