Early Career Chemical Engineer

Early Career Chemical Engineer

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DESIGN & ENGINEERING --> ENGINEERING

Lynchburg, VA

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Full-Time/Regular

What You've Accomplished

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
• A PE license will also be considered
• Basic knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Ability to comprehend, follow direction and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships, work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
• Basic level of Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to use of CAD modeling and computer programming skills
• You are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.
• Please attach a copy of your unofficial academic transcript as part of your application. Transcripts can be added in the Profile Attachments section (Step
  5) of the online application.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values:

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Previous internship/co-op experience in field of study
• Solid foundation in material compatibility, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Well-Versed in safety protocols and regulations related to handling chemicals and operating equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem- solving abilities; proficiency in math and science
• Fundamental understanding in how to design and optimize chemical processes and the control interfaces that manage them.
• Good communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to group efforts, good time management, organization, and attention to detail.

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As an Early Career Chemical Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the NDE Solutions Business Line in the Installed Base Business Unit.

The Chemical Application Engineering team designs the application process, identifies the optimum solvent, and applies the process onsite after setting up and testing the applications equipment. Daily activities will be diverse and largely depend on the status of each project assignment plus your designated role on the contracted assignment. Your work will include:

• Working closely with process chemists and control engineers to ensure the application process is set up to perform as designed to achieve maximum results and efficiently run the process.

• Designing plant and equipment configuration so that they can be readily adapted to suit the plant components and configurations taking environmental and economic aspects into account.

• Scale-up/-down processes including appropriate changes to equipment design and configuration

• Required to write procurement authorizations, follow procedures to operate components/systems.

• Write reports documenting system/component testing, laboratory research, process application summaries, capture lessons learned, and document corrective actions.

• Assessing options for process improvements, expansions, or reconfiguration by developing and testing process simulation models.

• Applying new technologies and researching new products from trial through to commercialization and improving products and services

• Ensures compliance with government, organization and customer engineering standards.

• Performs other related duties and tasks, as required.

• Chem/Mech Engineering Bachelor's degree is preferred but an entry-level engineering degree will be considered

• Knowledge and experience with SOLIDWORKS are beneficial

• Must be able to obtain unescorted commercial nuclear and Department of Energy facility site access, which means a clear criminal history and passing controlled substance drug/alcohol testing

• US Navy Nuclear Power Program is a plus

This position requires up to 50% travel. Working hours are typically 8 AM to 5 PM, with the potential to work overtime to meet…