Chemical Engineer

Job Title:

Chemical Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on developing innovative chemical process solutions for complex, high-volume liquid applications. You will work directly with customers to understand their challenges, define a clear scope of work, and design technical solutions using existing and new systems to achieve the desired outcomes. The position combines full life-cycle responsibilities, including process design, pilot plant testing, data analysis, and project management, within a dynamic research and development environment.

Responsibilities

* Interface directly with customers to understand their needs, clarify project objectives, and develop a detailed scope of work.

* Collaborate with internal teams to translate customer requirements into robust technical solutions that meet performance and reliability targets.

* Participate in design validation activities, including pilot plant operations and laboratory testing, to confirm that proposed solutions perform as intended.

* Design pilot plant test plans and develop appropriate processing equipment to evaluate and refine chemical processes.

* Work closely with pilot plant technicians, chemists, and other engineers to execute system testing and ensure accurate data collection.

* Develop process improvement strategies for equipment and systems based on laboratory and pilot plant data to ensure the correct chemical processes are achieved.

* Perform heat and mass balance calculations and hydraulic analyses to determine optimal equipment configurations and process conditions.

* Select and specify equipment such as evaporators, crystallizers, pumps, turbines, and filtration systems to support high-volume liquid processing.

* Interpret technical data and test results to prepare proposals, cost estimates, and technical documentation for customer review.

* Prepare material cost estimates for thermal systems and related process equipment.

* Manage projects from inception through completion, including coordinating schedules, milestones, and deliverables.

* Obtain and negotiate pricing and quotations from vendors, and evaluate information on new equipment and technologies to support project goals.

* Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to clients throughout the project life cycle, addressing questions, issues, and optimization opportunities.

* Ensure that pilot plant systems and processes operate correctly and reliably to achieve the targeted customer results.

* Collaborate with colleagues across all levels of the organization to align on project plans, process designs, and system validation activities.

Essential Skills

* Degree in chemical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

* Strong knowledge of heat and mass balance (HMB) principles and their application in process design.

* Proficiency in reading and developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&) and related process documentation.

* Experience working with high-volume liquid throughput systems and associated hydraulic calculations.

* Hands-on experience with evaporators and crystallizers used in chemical processing applications.

* Practical understanding of ion exchange processes and systems.

* Experience with membrane exchange and membrane filtration technologies.

* Knowledge of desalination and zero liquid discharge processes.

* Familiarity with the selection and operation of turbines, pumps, and flow control equipment.

* Ability to interpret technical data, test results, and engineering calculations to support proposals and cost estimates.

* Strong communication skills to engage with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

* Proven ability to manage projects from concept through implementation in a technical environment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience designing and executing pilot plant test plans for chemical processes.

* Background in R&D-focused roles that involve developing and validating new or customized process solutions.

* Demonstrated ability to work creatively on intricate engineering problems and propose innovative solutions.

* Comfort working with large-scale systems and thermal processes in industrial applications.

* Experience preparing material cost estimates and supporting commercial proposals.

* Ability to collaborate effectively with chemists, lab technicians, and other engineers in a multidisciplinary setting.

* Interest in long-term career growth, with the motivation to take on increasing responsibility and more complex projects over time.

Work Environment

This position is based on site at a dedicated research and development facility, where you will work closely with customers, vendors, engineers, chemists, and lab technicians on a daily basis. You will be involved in both office-based engineering activities and hands-on work with pilot plant equipment and laboratory systems to validate process designs. The role offers a flexible weekday schedule, typically Monday through Friday, with most team members starting between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and…