Process Engineer

About Revive Environmental Technology

Revive Environmental Technology, LLC ("Revive") is a mission-driven environmental technology company focused on delivering rapid, permanent solutions for PFAS and other persistent environmental contaminants. Our flagship PFAS Annihilator® systems are built on patented supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) technology and are setting a new standard in liquid waste destruction, including PFAS-laden AFFF concentrates and complex organic waste streams.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Process Engineer Intern or Co-Op to further develop and scale our PFAS Annihilator SCWO technology. The position is based in Columbus, OH. The role reports to the Chief Technology Officer. How an internship or Co-Op would be different with Revive than other companies is we give real world challenges to solve to each team member, interns and Co-Ops included. Your work would be on a project that has meaningful contribution to Revive as a growing young company, and the learning opportunities are fast paced and mission critical.

Key Responsibilities for your projects could be:

• Lead the process design and scale-up of Revive's PFAS Annihilator system. This could include development and optimization of PFDs, P&IDs, process simulations, and performing mass and energy balances, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement of SCWO reactor and salt separation subsystems to enhance throughput, minimize fouling, extend service intervals, and improve overall system availability.
• Provide engineering support to field operations by resolving emergent technical challenges across the fleet; conduct root-cause analyses and implement durable corrective actions in collaboration with site teams.
• Specify, size, and select process equipment including high-pressure pumps, heat exchangers, valves, blowdown systems, and instrumentation with a focus on SCWO service conditions and corrosive fluid handling.
• Support and participate in process safety activities such as HAZOPs, risk assessments, and safety reviews for system modifications, commissioning, and new deployments.
• Partner with fabrication and commissioning teams to validate system designs, resolve field integration issues, and accelerate the implementation of design upgrades.
• Analyze operational data from commercial and demonstration units to extract performance trends, identify bottlenecks, and guide engineering decisions and future designs.
• Contribute to Revive's technical knowledge base by developing and documenting process improvements, system modifications, and standardized design modules for future deployments.

Required Qualifications

• Prior coursework with a "B" or better in Mass, Heat, and Energy balance and Separation technology.
• Knowledge and/or experience in process engineering design.
• Strong safety record and mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
• GPA of a 3.0 or better

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior coursework with a "B" or better grade in Thermodynamics and Kinetics
• Industrial experience.
• Familiarity with PFAS chemistry.
• Background in thermal reaction systems, heat integration, and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with fabrication, manufacturing, and good lab practices.

Why Join Revive

• Contribute directly to solving one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
• Work alongside an agile, mission-driven team combining deep science with practical field engineering.
• Be at the center of scaling up one of the first proven PFAS destruction systems to national and international markets.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a fast-scaling cleantech company.

Apply

Applications can be sent directly to Doug Hendry at dhendry@revive-environmental.com. Cover letters are appreciated, especially those that describe your motivation for joining Revive, your interest in PFAS destruction and environmental technology, and how your experience aligns with this role.

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