Via Separations is a Boston-area startup dedicated to enabling process efficiency and intensification for the industrial sector. In H1 2024, Via delivered its first commercial facility and changed the narrative around market-driven energy technologies that drive value for industrial customers. At the intersection of engineering, society, and impact, our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it. We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms, and we are looking to add talented, mission-driven people to our cohort.
We are passionate about transformative impact, optimistic about scientific progress, and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage, and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us!
Role Description
Via Separations’ technology is pioneering the use of membrane filtration in challenging industrial applications. As a Senior Project Associate, you will play a crucial role in supporting the execution of both pilot-scale and commercial projects. You will work closely with the Project Management team, internal cross-disciplinary teams, and external engineering partners to ensure successful project delivery.
This position offers significant growth potential as the company scales operations, expands project scope, and continues to shape industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Execution
- Assist in developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and work breakdown structures.
- Monitor progress and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with project stakeholders, including clients, partners, and internal teams.
- Address concerns and provide updates on project status through management of meeting minutes, action logs and reporting.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret project data to generate reports and presentations.
- Provide insights that support decision-making and process improvements.
- Manage and maintain project documentation for accurate record-keeping.
- Support internal administrative engineering functions, particularly in AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC).
- Oversee BIM administration, including creating 3D model library parts, setting up drawing title blocks, and establishing CAD standards and libraries.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
- Track and report project spending against budgets to ensure financial accountability.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members to achieve project goals.
Stakeholder Management:
Data Analysis & Reporting:
Administrative & Engineering Support:
Quality Control:
Budget & Cost Management:
Collaboration & Teamwork:
The ideal candidate will have most or all of the following qualifications:
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical), or a related technical field, with 3–5 years of experience OR 10–12 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in process equipment OEM, AEC, or MEP firms is a plus.
- Strong background in project management methodologies and tools.
- Proficiency in project scheduling and reporting software (e.g., MS Project, Microsoft Office, Google Suites).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with 3D modeling platforms and experience managing CAD standards and libraries.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Suite, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC) or similar software is preferred.
- Responsible for creating new 3D model library parts, setting up title blocks for new drawings, and performing administrative functions within ACC.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
- Confidence in working independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
- Some travel (up to 5%) may be required.
- U.S. work authorization is required
Technical & Project Management Skills:
CAD & BIM Expertise:
Soft Skills:
Additional Requirements:
We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity options
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- 12+ weeks of paid Family Leave
- Paid Flex time off
- Paid time off for Company holidays
Why Join Via?
> Work with a passionate, mission-driven team that values collaboration and innovation.
> Be part of a growing company that is making a real impact in industrial sustainability.
> Enjoy opportunities for career growth as we scale our operations.
If you’re excited about tackling complex challenges and driving industrial transformation, we’d love to hear from you!
At Via, we value and prioritize diversity of thought, access, and experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Top Skills
What We Do
At Via Separations, we take a materials approach to the world's wasted energy. We are optimistic about scientific progress, passionate about global impact, and creative in everything we do. We are not afraid of hard problems, and we encourage each other to live at the intersections of disciplines, act on great ideas, and design everything.
Via eliminates energy use in industrial processes, enabling pathways for a more sustainable, resource efficient future. With its core filtration technology, Via can slash the energy used in separation processes by 90%. We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by The Engine, Safar Partners, Prime Impact Fund, and MassCEC.
