Thermal Sciences Associate; Ph.D

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Chemical or Mechanical Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Warrenville, IL
. In this role, you will work as part of a team of Mechanical, Chemical, and Fire Protection Engineers investigating technical engineering problems.

• Performing outstanding technical work related to a broad application of fundamentals of chemical and mechanical engineering
• Conducting field work including data gathering and documentation
• Designing and executing customized experimental programs
• Reviewing and synthesizing documents, data, and other types of information
• Communicating key findings to project teams and clients
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams
• Demonstrating commitment to quality management
• Identifying opportunities for expanding current projects or creating new projects
• Continuing professional development through publication and certifications
• Mentoring and collaborating with other staff

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
• Research background emphasizing transport phenomena, separations, process design, dynamics and control, chemical kinetics, and/or thermodynamics.
• Experience in development of experimental design, construction of experimental apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Highly self‑motivated as demonstrated through presentation at technical conferences, publication in peer‑reviewed journals, professional certifications.
• Intellectual curiosity with a passion to explore a vast array of problems and applications both within and outside of their area of specialization.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally, out‑of‑state, and occasionally internationally (