Chemical Engineer : 202630

HKA Enterprises; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay $72-$85/hr DOE

Hybrid in Pittsburgh

20 hrs/week minimum

40 hrs/week available

Job summary

HKA Enterprises in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Process Engineer to support chemical process engineering, facilities design, and technical quality for advanced manufacturing projects. You will validate calculations, review designs, and mentor junior engineers in a globally distributed team.

The role is hybrid, with a few days in the office, requires a bachelor in chemical engineering, 8+ years of experience, and semiconductor exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or similar
• At least 8 years in chemical process engineering with facilities design
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, pharma, or oil & gas environments
• At least 1 year semiconductor experience
• Recent project experience in design and semiconductor-related work
• Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed design for advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Apply engineering best practices to solve complex problems.
• Validate calculations, specifications, and design assumptions for consistency and defensibility.
• Perform quality reviews on designs completed by other engineers.
• Review process designs to align with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on basic engineering applications.
• Identify discrepancies, errors, and gaps in technical deliverables.
• Champion continuous improvement and attention to detail across projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams located in different regions.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Facility design

Semiconductor experience

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Job description

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY

Support chemical process engineering, facility design, technical quality, and engineering oversight for advanced manufacturing projects. This role is suited for an experienced engineer who enjoys reviewing technical work, validating calculations, solving complex problems, and helping teams maintain high engineering standards.

PAY: $72.00-$85.00/hr DOE

LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA

WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid, with a few days per week in the Pittsburgh office

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Pay of $72.00-$85.00/hr DOE
• Hybrid work arrangement in Pittsburgh, PA
• Minimum availability of 20 hours per week
• 40 hours per week available
• Monday-Friday schedule with work-hour flexibility to support a globally distributed team
• Opportunity to contribute to complex advanced manufacturing facility designs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform conceptual and detailed design for advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Apply engineering best practices and industry knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
• Validate calculations, specifications, and design assumptions for consistency and defensibility.
• Perform quality reviews on designs completed by other engineers.
• Review process designs and help ensure alignment with scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on basic engineering applications and principles.
• Identify discrepancies, errors, and gaps in technical deliverables.
• Champion continuous improvement and attention to detail across engineering projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members located in different regions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a similar engineering discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in chemical process engineering roles involving facilities design.
• Experience supporting facilities design in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or oil and gas environments.
• At least 1 year of semiconductor experience.
• Recent project experience in design and semiconductor-related work.
• Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with semiconductor facilities systems.
• Experience using Bluebeam and Navisworks.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies, errors, or gaps in technical deliverables.
• Familiarity with construction deliverables, including P&IDs, detail sheets, and calculations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A coaching mindset for improving the quality of work with team members.
• Experience collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary and globally distributed teams.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid work arrangement with a few days per week in the Pittsburgh office. Work-hour flexibility is needed to support a globally distributed team.