Fortera is transforming one of the world’s largest industries by reinventing how cement is made. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Fortera has developed next-generation cement technology that delivers high performance while reducing CO₂ emissions by up to ~70%. By mineralizing CO₂ and turning it into a productive feedstock, Fortera converts emissions into a valuable building material, creating a more sustainable path for modern construction.

With our commercial ReCarb® plant operating in Redding, California, and a growing global project pipeline, Fortera is moving from first-of-a-kind deployment to scaled commercialization. Our technology is already being used in real-world infrastructure applications, bringing next-generation cement into use today while expanding toward broader adoption.

At Fortera, you’ll work alongside scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are turning cutting-edge materials science into real-world impact. We’re looking for curious thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers who want to help tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our planet.

This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable construction.

Build What’s Next.

Visit www.forteraglobal.com to learn more.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Controls System Engineer will contribute to successful design and operation of control system hardware and software for all Fortera processes including mineral grinding, kiln operation/calcination, mineral dissolution, gas absorption, precipitation, solids dewatering, and drying.

This is a hands-on role requiring a driven engineer who would be versatile enough to bridge the gaps between R&D, internal core process design, and outside engineering firms or equipment suppliers.

The position is best suited for someone with an engineering degree who understands plant operations, can bridge the gap between theory and practice, enjoys the challenges of a fast-paced work environment and will be eager to use emerging technologies to tackle old and new problems.

This individual must be able to deal with the unknown challenges brought on by implementing new technology and manufacturing processes and is comfortable with not knowing all the answers but be able to make decisions and recommendations as we go.

Travel: Up to 15% travel is required.

READY TO BUILD WHAT’S NEXT?

Do you want to turn ambitious ideas into reality as part of a team that designs, buys, builds, tests, and runs its own facilities?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve, challenges change, and you are willing to adapt, step into gaps, solve problems, and do what is needed to help the team deliver?

Do you take ownership, contribute to decisions, act with urgency, and stay accountable through to the outcome?

Do you believe in building collective strength through collaboration, sharing knowledge, supporting others, and putting the success of the team ahead of individual boundaries?

Are you motivated to work at the forefront of innovation, push what is possible, bring ideas to life, and use technology, AI, and continuous improvement to deliver better performance and results?

If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Detailed Design/Project Execution:

Contribute to the development of control philosophy, sequence logic, state machine, etc.
Review the PLC code written by system integrator and third-party vendors.
Review the HMI objects and faceplates developed by system integrator and test them extensively for bug free operation.
Pre-deployment testing of the PLC and HMI software.
Help with preparing project deliverables including control narrative, operation/maintenance manual, etc.
Collaborate with process, R&D, project, and business development teams to define the I&C requirements for the project.
Review the design documents including PFDs, P&IDs, Instrumentation list, IO list, logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, control enclosure layouts, and interlock schematics.
Review the specifications documents and datasheets. Participate in procurement activities including vendor selection and communication, vendor visits, FATs, SATs, etc.