AIC - Chemical Engineer

Aquatech; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aquatech is seeking a full-time Chemical Engineer to join our Hartland, WI area team. Primary duties include collaborating with sales to identify opportunities, interfacing with clients to capture needs, and developing value propositions for projects.

Responsibilities cover design, pilot testing, vendor communications, and post-award engineering activities. The role emphasizes process optimization such as recycle/reuse, zero-liquid-discharge, and mineral recovery, with emphasis on heat/mass

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience: 0–3 years.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to develop markets and project opportunities.
• Interface with clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs.
• Develop a quantifiable customer value proposition for each project.
• Review client project specifications and clarify the level of compliance.
• Design pilot test plans and participate in pilot testing activities.
• Manage proposal preparation.
• Apply process optimization strategies, including recycle/reuse/zero-liquid‑discharge, resource recovery, and crystallization purification strategies, to process design.
• Perform heat and material balance, hydraulic calculations, and equipment selection.
• Initiate technical data sheets for proposals and turnover packages.
• Develop a design in collaboration with the other engineering departments.
• Obtain negotiated price quotations from vendors and handle 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 needed.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Multitasking

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Public speaking

MS Office

Process simulation software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

We are looking for a full-time Chemical Engineer to work in our Hartland, WI office. Hours are Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Chemical Engineer will be considered an exempt employee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in chemical engineering or related field
• Experience: 0–3 years

Job Description

• Collaborate with the sales team to develop markets and project opportunities.
• Interface with clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs.
• Develop a quantifiable customer value proposition for each project.
• Review client project specifications and clarify the level of compliance.
• Design pilot test plans and participate in pilot testing activities.
• Manage proposal preparation.
• Apply process optimization strategies, including recycle/reuse/zero-liquid‑discharge, resource recovery, and crystallization purification strategies, to process design.
• Perform heat and material balance, hydraulic calculations, and equipment selection.
• Initiate technical data sheets for proposals and turnover packages.
• Develop a design in collaboration with the other engineering departments.
• Obtain negotiated price quotations from vendors and handle 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 needed.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to think strategically.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Maintain focus in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with one or more process simulation software programs.
• Coursework in process design, unit operations, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena.
• Mechanical aptitude/technical background.
• Public speaking experience.

Benefits

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company‑paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking, and standing. This job is primarily in an office setting but will include occasional active roles in the pilot laboratory and industrial plants. Lifting/carrying/moving 50 lbs, may need to climb ladder, cannot be afraid of heights, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the laboratory. Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in chemical engineering or related field
• Experience: 0–3 years