Process​/Chemical Engineering Consultant - Government Services

Part‑time eligible role offering a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. This is an opportunity for an experienced chemical engineer to contribute to challenging and meaningful work in support of government clients. The role is ideal for a senior professional who brings strong technical judgment, experience in regulated environments, and the ability to lead engineering assignments while working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

• Perform chemical and process engineering evaluations, calculations, studies, and design support for government and DOE‑related projects under an NQA‑1 quality assurance program.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, engineering documents, and other design deliverables.
• Support process systems, waste handling systems, material selection, corrosion evaluations, hazardous area classifications, system reliability analysis, risk management analyses and related plant or facility engineering efforts as project needs require.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, and client representatives to define scope, resolve technical issues, and support successful project execution.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor less experienced staff, and contribute to high‑quality project delivery.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, estimating, and schedule input as needed.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen – Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
• Must be able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.
• BS in Chemical Engineering and/or MS in Chemical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program with a strong academic background.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in chemical/process engineering.
• Understanding of the practical application of chemical/process engineering and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design, and mass and heat balances.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Able to occasionally travel as necessary for client meetings, job site visits, start‑up activities, off‑site training, industry related conventions/seminars, etc.

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure.
• Knowledge of ASPEN or similar process modeling software, Micro Shield, MCNP, Crystal Ball, Block Sim, and Microsoft applications.
• Familiarity with major federal environmental regulatory programs such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
• Multiple years of experience in a nuclear environment (DOE preferred, commercial or Navy), highly desirable.
• Experience with nuclear materials/wastes and their associated processes.

• 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

$68.00 – $103.00 per hour.

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting‑edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. You can be part of multi‑discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent.

This mission‑critical work is meaningful and challenging – work you can be proud of.

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.