Chemical Engineer 5(Industrial Water)

CDM Smith; Minneapolis (MN); 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. In this dynamic role, you will create and review complex chemical formulations and designs, ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with clients to meet their needs. Your expertise will not only contribute to cutting-edge projects but also mentor junior engineers, fostering their growth within the firm. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the industry. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in chemical engineering or water treatment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Create chemical formulations and processes for water treatment plants.
• Review designs for compliance with regulations and client needs.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Knowledge of water treatment technologies

CADD 3D and 4D software

Engineering principles of design

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CADD 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. 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 engineering 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.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

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.