Chemical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Continuous improvement and reliability of utility systems (steam generation, industrial water treatment, cooling towers, compressed air).
• Monitor performance of utility systems to meet production demands and safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain water and air discharge parameters within environmental limits.
• Assist with utility infrastructure upgrades from conceptual design through commissioning.
• Promote a culture of safety and integrate safety concepts into process design.
• Establish design criteria, incorporate client requirements, and produce design basis that meets applicable state, local, federal standards and codes.
• Ensure permitting requirements are identified, established, and communicated to the project team.
• Advise the Lead Engineer on potential design or scope changes.
• Delegate work to engineers and designers, follow up to ensure quality and efficient progress.
• Consult with design leaders from other disciplines for interdisciplinary alignment.
• Produce estimate‑level preliminary designs, material take‑offs, and cost studies as needed.
• Generate detailed design calculations and drawings, prepare for efficient checking.
• Ensure designs emphasize ease of construction, operability, and maintenance.
• Check calculations, reports, and studies for accuracy, code compliance, and good engineering practice.
• Produce equipment and construction specifications; monitor drawings in progress.
• Resolve routine layout and detailing problems with designers.
• Review vendor information, submittals, and fabrication drawings for conformance to engineering drawings.
• Develop bid packages, participate in pre‑bid meetings, client presentations, scope reviews, and proposal development.
• Travel as required for client presentations, project tasks, and training opportunities.
• Mentor less experienced process engineers and support interoffice execution.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university (required).
• Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification preferred.

• 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.

• Safety‑driven culture and application of safety concepts in design.
• Basic knowledge of process engineering and related computer programs.
• Familiarity with equipment, instrumentation, and piping specifications and installation details.
• Ability to create accurate process engineering documents from vendor data and drawings.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD or Micro Station). Knowledge of hydraulic simulation software (AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, PIPEPHASE, PIPE‑FLO, SiNet) and process simulation software (Aspen Plus, Aspen Plus Dynamics, PRO/II, DYNSIM, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, WinGEMS, Pro Max) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Virtual team collaboration and cross‑divisional relationship building.

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

• Paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Additional benefits for eligible teammates.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or family status), disability, military service, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.