Chemical Engineer : 203048

HKA Enterprises; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises is seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer to serve as a Process/Mechanical Engineer Owner's Representative on complex manufacturing facility projects. You will apply your expertise in water, wastewater, process chemical, and mechanical systems within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes engineering oversight, design review, and project delivery across multidisciplinary teams, with a hybrid on-site/remote work arrangement and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 5+ years of wastewater treatment facilities engineering experience, with focus on waste-system chemistry for semiconductor facilities.
• 3+ years of chemical or mechanical facilities engineering experience, including ultrapure water, chemical and gas distribution, process piping, and related systems.
• 3+ years of engineering design and project-delivery experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, prioritization, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site teams to establish design requirements and advance construction documents for complex manufacturing tools and facilities infrastructure.
• Review specifications, P&IDs, layout drawings, equipment plans, vendor submittals, RFIs, and construction documents.
• Provide engineering oversight for piping and equipment supporting water, wastewater, and process chemical systems.
• Support retrofit projects involving calculations, sizing, selection, construction support, and factory integration.

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

EIT or PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer to serve as a Process/Mechanical Engineering Owner's Representative on complex manufacturing facility projects. In this role, you will apply your expertise in water, wastewater, process chemical, and mechanical systems while working with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with engineering and site teams to establish design requirements and advance construction documents for complex manufacturing tools and facilities infrastructure.
• Review specifications, P&IDs, layout drawings, details, equipment plans, vendor submittals, RFIs, and construction documents.
• Provide engineering oversight for piping and equipment supporting water, wastewater, and process chemical systems.
• Support retrofit projects involving engineering calculations, equipment and component sizing, selection, specification, construction support, and factory integration.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to move design and construction documentation through the review process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• At least 5 years of practical wastewater treatment facilities engineering experience, with a focus on waste-system chemistry supporting semiconductor facilities.
• At least 3 years of chemical or mechanical facilities engineering experience, including ultrapure water, chemical distribution, gas distribution, process piping, exhaust, plumbing, waste drains, pumps, tank storage/design, or related systems.
• At least 3 years of engineering design and project-delivery experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, prioritization, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with complex semiconductor manufacturing tools through their manufacture, installation, or use in cleanroom environments.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• At least 3 years of field experience.
• EIT or PE license.
• A forward-thinking approach, eagerness to learn, and interest in buildings and construction systems.

WORK ARRANGEMENT

This is primarily a remote position. The selected candidate will work onsite approximately 50% of the first month, then generally one week onsite per month thereafter.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role includes field visits at active construction sites. Candidates must be able to walk long distances; sit and stand for extended periods; bend, stoop, twist, crawl, climb ladders, work on catwalks and in small spaces; and lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Candidates must be able to complete a background check and drug screen. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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