Senior Chemical Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Chemical Engineer will join Burns & McDonnell's Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Houston, TX, focusing on executing complex engineering projects across the industry. This role offers the opportunity to enhance technical design experience and leadership skills within a 100% employee-owned firm recognized for its workplace culture. The position involves direct client interaction and the application of advanced engineering techniques in various projects, including midstream logistics, refining assets, and chemical production plants.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced engineering techniques.
• Develop and evaluate plans for major projects.
• Utilize front end loading process and best practices to facilitate cost effective process engineering and project development.
• Lead development of all process design calculations and develop deliverables such as hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process simulations, Heat and Material Balances (H&MB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Lead chemical engineering design activities on projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient, or testing is advisable.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Perform work which involves conventional engineering practices but may involve a variety of complex features.
• Coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.
• Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel.
• Engage in some marketing responsibilities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience.
• 7 years of related professional consulting experience with engineering teams for delivery of capital projects.
• Lead engineer for EPC projects is strongly preferred.
• Professional engineer preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience in process simulation software (i.e. HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus, HTRI) is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in process simulation software (i.e. HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus, HTRI) is preferred.