AIC - Chemical Engineer

Aquatech International; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

401(k) plan (subject to eligibility)

Job summary

Aquatech International is seeking a full-time Chemical Engineer in Canonsburg, PA. In this position, you will collaborate with the sales team, interface with clients, and manage proposals. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and have up to three years of experience.

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401(k). The role demands attention to detail and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 0 – 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales team to develop market opportunities.
• Interface with clients to understand their needs.
• Manage proposal preparation and provide technical data.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Task management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Process simulation software experience

Public speaking experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Job Details

Location: Canonsburg, PA 15317. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Travel Percentage: Negligible. Job Shift: Day.

Current Open Position: Full‑time Chemical Engineer at Aquatech in the Hartland, WI office. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Aquatech is a global provider of water and process technology solutions that help companies achieve sustainability and operational goals through water reuse, desalination, zero‑liquid‑discharge, and critical minerals recovery.

Job Description

• Collaborate with the sales team to develop markets and project opportunities.
• Interface with clients to understand their needs.
• Develop a quantifiable customer value proposition for each project.
• Review client project specifications and clarify compliance levels.
• Design pilot test plans and participate in pilot testing activities.
• Manage proposal preparation.
• Apply process optimization strategies (recycle/reuse/zero‑liquid‑discharge, resource recovery, crystallization purification) to process design.
• Perform heat and material balances, hydraulic calculations, and equipment selection.
• Initiate technical data sheets for proposals and turnover packages.
• Develop designs in collaboration with other engineering departments.
• Obtain negotiated price quotations from vendors and manage related communications until a project is awarded.
• Prepare material cost estimates for thermal systems.
• Provide support in technical clarification meetings with clients and address related proposals, budget, and estimation inquiries.
• Prepare turnover packages for the project team when the job is awarded to Aquatech, including related budget costs.
• Resolve budget conflicts on awarded jobs.
• Provide technical data to process engineers as requested.
• Collect information from vendors regarding new equipment and technologies.
• Participate in design validation, including pilot testing and laboratory testing.
• Complete post‑contract engineering activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 0 – 3 years of experience.

Skill Requirements

• Thinking strategically.
• Planning and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working independently with attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Maintaining focus in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with process simulation software.
• Coursework in process design, unit operations, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena.
• Mechanical aptitude/technical background.
• Public speaking experience.

Benefits

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, company‑paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan (subject to eligibility).

Physical Job Demands

Exerting up to 10pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking, and standing. The role may require lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50lbs.; climbing ladders; working with heights and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in the laboratory. High concentration is required in a busy environment.