Chemical Engineer

Energy Innovation Corp; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career ladder

Flexible days

Real benefits

Job summary

Kinder Morgan in Tacoma, WA seeks a Chemical Engineer who can balance speed and stability while shipping software used by millions. With 4+ years of technology experience, you will own projects and collaborate with a sharp team to deliver results.

You should be proficient with Google Cloud and eager to learn Python quickly, manage competing priorities under tight deadlines, and work cross-functionally from Next.js engineers to data/analytics partners.

Qualifications

• 3+ years navigating the politics that technology work attracts.
• Proficiency with Google Cloud; quick Python learning commitment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Keep the Next.js service humming during high-traffic periods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to scope and deliver projects.
• Tune database queries and schemas for high-throughput workloads.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and frameworks for the team.
• Pair-program Python edge cases with engineers across Tacoma, WA.
• Ensure API models align with real behavior in staging.
• Build self-service Next.js tools to reduce support tickets.
• Maintain timely delivery and robust software in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Google Cloud

Python

Project ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Time management

Tech politics navigation

Tools

SQL

Next.js

RabbitMQ

Job description

We are hiring a Chemical Engineer who can balance speed and stability while shipping software used by millions. Lean on 4+ years of technology expertise to own projects, collaborate with a sharp team, and earn $88,000 - $125,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep the technology Next.js service humming through Tacoma's holiday traffic surge
• Pair with cross-functional partners to scope and deliver temporary projects
• Tune database queries and schemas for high-throughput Kinder Morgan workloads
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and Time Management libraries
• Pair-program tricky Python edge cases with engineers across Tacoma, WA
• Pair with technology analysts so Kinder Morgan's REST API models match real behavior
• Catch the inclusive Next.js regression in staging before it ever reaches Tacoma customers
• Build Next.js self-service tools so Tacoma teams stop filing tickets for everything

What You'll Bring

• A writer's ear for tone in a high-stakes email
• 3+ years navigating the politics that technology work attracts
• Real proficiency with Google Cloud, plus willingness to learn Python fast
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Cross-functional ease, from Next.js engineers to RabbitMQ marketers

Few people outside WA realize that Kinder Morgan powers a surprising slice of the technology infrastructure running across Tacoma, WA today. Psychological safety is something we actively build, so disagreeing in good faith is encouraged.

The $88,000 - $125,000 we offer comes attached to mentorship, a clear ladder, real benefits, and flexible temporary days you can plan around.

Confirmed active this hour for the Tacoma, WA crew, no waiting list.

Join the people at Kinder Morgan who chose interesting work over a comfortable rut.