Chemical Engineer 5

About the position

With general direction, creates chemical formulations, processes, and equipment for water treatment plants, hazardous waste treatment and related industrial applications of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements. Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updates design requirements as necessary. Performs water sampling and treatment analyses and modeling. Contributes to firm's Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals. Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff. Performs other duties as required. Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Responsibilities

• Creates chemical formulations, processes, and equipment for water treatment plants and hazardous waste treatment.
• Reviews draft designs for compliance with regulations and signs off on completed designs.
• Ensures adherence to firm policies and practices on all designs.
• Performs site reviews and studies to align designs with location specifications.
• Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Conducts water sampling and treatment analyses and modeling.
• Develops white papers and technical design documentation for Technical Knowledge Management (TKM).
• Submits technical papers and designs for publication in technical journals.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals for client requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to regulations and best practices.
• Meets with clients to discuss their design needs.
• Attends conferences and symposia to enhance visibility of the firm's products and services.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior staff.
• Mentors junior staff for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.