Chemical Process Engineer

CFW ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS, INC.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Casual dress

Job summary

CFW Associated Engineers, Inc. is expanding its engineering team and seeking a mid- to senior-level Chemical Process Engineer. The role involves leading projects, developing P&ID diagrams, performing energy balances, and coordinating schedules in MS Project.

Applicants should have an ABET-accredited BS in engineering, 10+ years of experience (15+ preferred), and a PE license or ability to obtain one. Office work with occasional site visits is typical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited Engineering program (Chemical Engineering major preferred).
• 10+ years of working experience required (15+ preferred).
• PE license or ability to obtain license in state of practice.
• Experience in chemical plants or other industrial settings (preferred).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project chemical engineer or lead chemical engineer for assigned projects.
• Work mainly in office with periodic site visits (up to 15%).
• Prepare/modify process flow diagrams (CAD format) and piping & instrumentation drawings (CAD format).
• Develop material and energy balance calculations and equipment datasheets.
• Create technical specifications for process equipment and project schedules in MS Project.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

About the Company

CFW Associated Engineers, Inc., is an employee-owned consulting firm of civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, process, and structural engineers. Staffed with experienced engineers, designers, and drafters, CFW specializes in the design and construction of new industrial processes and redesigns/modifications to existing processes. CFW's clients include owners, contractors, and fabricators.

About the Role

CFW is expanding our engineering team and seeks candidates for a mid- to senior-level Chemical Process Engineer position.

Responsibilities

• Work on a multidiscipline team of engineers and designers, serving as project chemical engineer or lead chemical engineer for assigned projects
• Work primarily in an office setting, with periodic visits to project sites (up to 15% of time)
• Prepare and modify process flow diagrams (CAD Format)
• Prepare and modify piping and instrumentation drawings (CAD Format)
• Prepare material and energy balance calculations
• Develop technical specifications for process equipment
• Develop instrument and equipment datasheets
• Develop project schedules in MSProject

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited Engineering program, with Chemical Engineering major preferred
• 10+ years of working experience required (15+ preferred)
• Proficiency using AutoCAD and Navisworks
• PE license or ability to obtain license in state of practice
• Experience in chemical plants or other industrial settings (preferred)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Chemical Engineering Project Topics:

• Material handling systems design (e.g., liquids pumping, pneumatic conveying, mechanical conveying)
• Line sizing and piping systems design
• Liquid and dry materials storage design
• Heat transfer calculations
• Codes and standards interpretation and application (e.g., API 520, API 521, API 2000, ASME Sect VIII, ASME Sect I)

Pay range and compensation package

CFW offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including base salary; paid time off; 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); life and disability insurance; and corporate casual dress.