Chemical Process Engineer — Water Treatment Innovator

Job Juncture; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AVANTech seeks a Chemical Process Engineer to design and implement water treatment projects for government and commercial nuclear sectors. You will perform detailed design, testing, and on-site start-ups, and work with peers and mentors to deliver safe, reliable systems.

The role emphasizes learning new technologies, creative problem solving, and balancing multiple projects while collaborating with mechanical and electrical teams to develop innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated ability to understand chemical engineering documentation (mass/energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment drawings).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Competence in AutoCAD or other drafting program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares process flow diagrams (PFDs), material and energy balances (MEBs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Performs detailed sizing calculations and selects process components (pumps, control valves, instruments, etc).
• Relays process design and collaborates with mechanical and electrical engineering groups.
• Develops analyses, test protocols, and reports to demonstrate designs perform and required functions.
• Completes bench/pilot scale testing initiatives, including design of test apparatus and data analysis.
• Supports fabrication activities by providing engineering feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

AVANTech seeks a Chemical Process Engineer to design and implement water treatment projects for government and commercial nuclear sectors. You will perform detailed design, testing, and on-site start-ups, and work with peers and mentors to deliver safe, reliable systems.

The role emphasizes learning new technologies, creative problem solving, and balancing multiple projects while collaborating with mechanical and electrical teams to develop innovative solutions.