Chemical Engineer 5(Industrial Water)

CDM Smith; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to innovate and optimize water treatment processes. This role involves developing chemical formulations and equipment for water treatment plants, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior engineers. The successful candidate will collaborate with clients and sales teams to address design needs and enhance the visibility of the firm's services. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in water treatment, this position offers a dynamic environment to grow your career while contributing to essential projects.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience in chemical engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer license is required.

Responsibilities

• Creates chemical formulations and processes for water treatment plants.
• Reviews designs for compliance with regulations and client needs.
• Mentors junior staff and provides technical guidance.

Skills

Water treatment technologies

Microfiltration (MF)

Ultrafiltration (UF)

Reverse osmosis (RO)

Dissolved air flotation (DAF)

CADD software

Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

CADD 3D and 4D software

Job description

41344BR

Requisition ID: 41344BR

Business Unit: IND

Job Title: Chemical Engineer 5(Industrial Water)

Group: IND

Job Description:

With general direction, creates chemical formulations, processes, and equipment for water treatment plants, hazardous waste treatment and related industrial applications of basic to high complexity to meet client project requirements. Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations and signs off on completed designs. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updates design requirements as necessary. Performs water sampling and treatment analyses and modeling. Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals. Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs. Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff. Performs other duties as required. Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

Certification/License Requirements: Professional Engineer

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 7 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills and Abilities: Expert Knowledge of water treatment technologies including microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), reverse osmosis (RO), dissolved air flotation (DAF), and clarifier technologies. Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) software and practices a plus.

Amount of Travel Required: 10%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Pay Range Minimum: $90,605

Pay Range Maximum: $158,579

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.