Energy Compliance Services - Senior Associate Chemical Engineer

Weaver - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

Weaver is seeking talented professionals to join our growing Energy Compliance Services (ECS) team. Weaver's ECS practice is dedicated to helping businesses navigate compliance with evolving regulations, including regulations governed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board, as well as other various states and provinces. Many of the environmental programs we focus on within our ECS practice are rooted in managing the human impact on the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing sustainability. We have substantial expertise and experience with transportation fuel regulations, including petroleum-based fuels as well as renewable fuels. The Senior Associate Chemical Engineer will be responsible for leading assurance and consulting engagements that generally relate to regulatory compliance. Day-to-day work will include assisting with and supervising engineering reviews, conducting on-site inspections of renewable fuel production facilities, and performing mass and energy balance calculations. They will also prepare client-ready deliverables and provide clients with regular status updates for ongoing projects. They will work closely with leadership in a physical office setting (Houston, Austin, or San Diego) in order to execute plans effectively. This is an opportunity that will require up to 15% travel to clients in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance and consulting engagements related to regulatory compliance.
• Assist with and supervise engineering reviews.
• Conduct on-site inspections of renewable fuel production facilities.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations.
• Prepare client-ready deliverables.
• Provide clients with regular status updates for ongoing projects.
• Collaborate closely with leadership in a physical office setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited University.
• 2+ years of experience in the chemical engineering field, with a solid background in project management, consulting, regulatory compliance, and/or client relations.
• Currently holds EIT license.
• Experience performing mass and energy balance calculations.
• Experience interpreting and preparing block flow diagrams (BFDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and process descriptions.
• Demonstrates independent thinking and strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Outstanding time management skills, maintaining multiple lines of communication and responding promptly to requests.

Nice-to-haves

• Plans to pursue the Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Currently holds or working towards PMP certification.
• Exposure to oil and gas industry, or experience in energy compliance and fuels regulations.
• Extensive understanding of refining and renewable fuel production processes.
• Participate in professional and/or civic organization events on a regular basis.

Benefits

• 20 days of PTO
• 11 holidays
• 4 scheduled recharge days
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• In-house CPE and learning opportunities through internal L&D department.