Senior Process Engineer (Preconstruction)
Candid Intelligence
Location
San Francisco
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
General Engineering
Compensation
- $150K – $250K • 0.5% – 1.5%
• Meaning full base with equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote flexibility
• Health insurance
• Visa and green card support
What We’re Building
Candid is building the AI layer for EPCs.
We use AI to reduce the manual effort behind preconstruction engineering by automating document understanding, consistency checks, and repetitive workflow steps across major disciplines. Our goal is to make preconstruction 10x faster without sacrificing engineering quality.
We recently raised $6.5M from top AI and industrial investors (including Schneider Electric and Meta’s Chief AI Scientist). Our team includes engineers from MIT, Carnegie Mellon, major LNG and power projects, and leading EPCs.
What You Will Do
You will help us translate real process engineering workflows into product requirements and validation checks:
Define how preconstruction process work is done in practice and what “good” looks like
Review and validate process deliverables across early phase engineering packages
Build repeatable checks to catch inconsistencies across key documents and handoffs
Map where rework happens, why it happens, and what inputs typically drive it
Clarify interface points with Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, and Instrumentation
Identify which steps are repetitive vs which require real engineering judgement
You'll help define the checks, workflows, and product requirements that let software take on the repetitive parts, with engineers in control.
What We Are Looking For
7+ years at an EPC, PMC, or owner operator
Strong understanding of FEED and detailed design workflows
Deep experience owning PFD and P&ID development
Experience running simulations in Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or similar tools
Strong fundamentals in relief, hydraulics, and sizing workflows
Knowledge of API, ASME, NFPA, ISA, or similar standards
Ability to spot inconsistencies across P&IDs, datasheets, and vendor packages
Clear understanding of cross discipline dependencies
Nice to Have
Experience as discipline lead or technical authority
Familiarity with flare system modeling and relief calculation packages
Interest in AI or automation
Perks
Meaningful base + equity
Unlimited PTO: We believe great work requires recharging.
Insurance: Generous health insurance covering medical, dental, and vision.
Health and Wellness Budget: We provide up to $150/mo reimbursement for health and
wellness spending, such as gym memberships, fitness classes, or similar.
Compensation Range: $150K - $250K