Chemical Engineer, New Graduate

Jobtailor; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a driven Mechanical or Chemical Engineer for an engineering consulting role in Boulder, Colorado. You will interact with clients, gather requirements, and guide project execution from design through field verification.

The position emphasizes process diagrams, design calculations, and safety risk mitigation. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to cost estimates, vendor bids, and documentation, and stay current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts for technical plans and specifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Basic knowledge of BIM software.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays.
• Engineering in Training (EIT) License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients to understand needs, gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build client relationships.
• Support consulting project execution, planning, and scheduling.
• Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring project design progress.
• Analyze low- to medium-complexity engineering tasks and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants on practical solutions.
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Assist with equipment and instrument specifications.
• Assist in process controls design and development.
• Perform and document technical calculations.
• Perform field work to document existing conditions and current installations.
• Support cost estimate development, solicit vendor quotes, and assist with bid package documentation.
• Review construction progress and participate in quality control processes.
• Stay current with chemical engineering trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts.
• Prioritize safety and identify and mitigate process plant safety risks.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Process Design

EIT (Engineering In Training)

Education

BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

BIM Software

Job description

• Interact with clients to understand needs, gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build client relationships
• Support consulting project execution, planning, and scheduling
• Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring project design progress
• Analyze low- to medium-complexity engineering tasks and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants on practical solutions
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Assist with equipment and instrument specifications
• Assist in process controls design and development
• Perform and document technical calculations
• Perform field work to document existing conditions and current installations
• Support cost estimate development, solicit vendor quotes, and assist with bid package documentation
• Review construction progress and participate in quality control processes
• Stay current with chemical engineering trends, technologies, and best practices
• Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts
• Prioritize safety and identify and mitigate process plant safety risks
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent required
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in producing technical plans and specifications
• Skilled in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Basic knowledge of BIM software
• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays
• Prior internship experience in engineering consulting or the chemical process industry preferred
• Engineering in Training (EIT) License preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with a strong focus on project execution, design documentation, and client interaction. Proficient in technical calculations, process design, and safety risk mitigation while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor Of Science (BS) Degree In Mechanical Or Chemical Engineering
• AutoCAD And AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Process Flow Diagrams And Piping And Instrumentation Diagrams
• Engineering In Training (EIT) License
• Clear Oral And Written Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Technical Calculations
• Process Controls Design
• Design Techniques And Tools
• Field Work Documentation
• Cost Estimate Development

Soft Skills

• Attention To Detail
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Eagerness To Learn And Adapt

Certifications & Qualifications

• Engineering In Training (EIT) License

Industry Keywords

• Chemical Engineering
• Engineering Consulting
• Safety Risk Mitigation
• Quality Control Processes

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office Suite
• BIM Software