Systems Designer - Aquaculture, Water/Waste-water Filtration  | Baton Rouge, LA

INNOVASEA | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

Innovasea is revolutionizing aquaculture by combining technological know-how with hands-on industry expertise to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions that maximize grow-out from egg to harvest – whether on land or in the open ocean.

While our systems are precision engineered around each customer’s unique siting, production, and monitoring needs – and built to withstand the harshest environments – the outcomes of our work are uniform: Optimized species health. Scaled-up operations. Stable equipment costs. And a partner who’s invested in seeing the customer succeed. Today. Tomorrow. For life.

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a full time Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Designer for Innovasea’s Land-Based Aquaculture business. The ideal candidate will be a creative, hands-on professional who is a self-starter and enjoys working in teams. Knowledge of related treatment functionality including tank design, mechanical filtration, bio-filtration, gas management and the application of ozone/UV. The position requires someone who can work with occasional ambiguity, but also possesses the ability to work closely with customers and suppliers to develop engineering requirements. Practical experience is required along with the focus required to create cutting-edge product offerings that help fish farms maximize fish well-being and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Vice President – Integrated Systems, the Systems Designer will be responsible for design and application of our replicable RAS modules.

Primary areas of responsibility include:

• Collaborate with clients to define project scope requirements and understand their needs and objectives
• Develop technical scope documents (bio-plans, modeling, physical layouts, basis of design, opinion of probable cost) to develop system and equipment requirements to achieve project goals
• Design, size and select appropriate solutions and equipment (flow control, mechanical and biological filtration, disinfection, gas management, and system automation) for specific treatment processes and ability to integrate them into a comprehensive system
• Develop project price quotations
• Oversee project development work of technical team members including engineers and drafters
• Coordinate the design of automated control systems for the design
• Participate in project design calls or meetings to ensure project is progressing in a timely manner
• Develop or oversee development of final project deliverables including final drawing sets, operation and maintenance manuals and similar
• Perform site visits as required to perform installation inspections, system and equipment start-up and training
• Collaborate with the team and stakeholders to take a project from conception through commissioning
• Limited domestic and international travel required

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in land-based aquaculture or water/wastewater filtration designs
• Strong understanding of water quality principles in biological systems, including but not limited to solids, biological and chemical filtration processes, as well as gas management
• Strong working knowledge of RAS or wastewater filtration components (mechanical and biological filters, UV, ozone, foam fractionation, and SCADA system requirements
• Design or engineering experience in a related process field such as wastewater treatment or other application with extensive piping requirements
• Demonstrated Project Management skills and experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with colleagues and clients
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries in a matrix organization
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to actively participate in team development and team-oriented processes and motivate others
• Proven ability to meet ambitious project schedules
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Process engineering experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar CAD system

Education

B.S in mechanical engineering, aquaculture, agriculture, water filtration or related field.

Benefits of the Job

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings and Commuter Benefit Accounts
• Opportunity for travel to sites within the US and international locations

About Innovasea Fueled by leading-edge technology and a passion for research and development, Innovasea is revolutionizing aquaculture and advancing the science of fish tracking to make our oceans and freshwater ecosystems sustainable for future generations. With 275 employees worldwide, Innovasea provides full end-to-end solutions for fish farming and aquatic species research. Whether they are recommending the best sensors for wide-ranging applications or providing full-service study support, they do so as an invested collaborator – the kind intent on fueling conservation and biodiversity.

Innovasea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

No phone calls, no unsolicited third-party recruiters, or agencies, please.