Chemical Engineer Consultant -- Carbon Capture Technology

Sargent & Lundy - Westminster, CO

Full-time - Senior

Westminster, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chemical Engineer Consultant for Carbon Capture Technology will play a pivotal role in supporting industry-leading projects focused on decarbonization through advanced technologies. This position involves evaluating and reviewing carbon capture project designs, analyzing technical issues, and overseeing the preparation of system specifications. The consultant will work with multi-disciplined project teams, engage in project development activities, and maintain knowledge of industry standards and new technology developments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review the design of carbon capture projects for energy and industrial markets, focusing on process design and performance.
• Analyze technical issues and oversee the preparation of system specification data, mass and heat balances, and presentations of findings to clients and peers.
• Independently verify the design of vendor-supplied equipment.
• Review and contribute to complex technical reports and presentations of findings to clients and peers.
• Support the Carbon Capture Development team in providing consistency and oversight across carbon capture projects.
• Engage in project development activities for privately and publicly funded carbon capture projects, including consulting on strategy, developing proposals, and coordinating with project participants.
• Establish work priorities on a daily basis for multiple projects and respond to requests from supervisors and project managers.
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of industry standards, system design, and new technology developments.
• Participate in industry code committees and conferences.

Requirements

• BS in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background.
• 15 or more years of experience in carbon capture or a related field in power or industrial sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact and multitask with project team members and clients.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate various inputs between the internal engineering team and clients.
• Ability to provide guidance to younger staff members.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineer or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer-in-Training.
• Familiarity with major federal environmental regulatory programs such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements