Emerging Chemical Engineer: Startup & Process Ops

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates in Johnson City, TN seeks a Chemical Engineer (Junior to Mid Level) to support startup, commissioning, and operation of complex chemical process systems in a regulated industrial setting.

You will learn integrated process equipment, contribute to troubleshooting, document procedures, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 0–8 years of engineering experience (internships, co-ops, or relevant industrial experience are encouraged).
• Fundamental understanding of chemical engineering principles, including mass and energy balances, process equipment, and chemical operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support startup, commissioning, and operational readiness activities for chemical process systems.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating operating, startup, and commissioning procedures.
• Learn and develop an understanding of integrated process systems and how equipment and subsystems interact.
• Support troubleshooting efforts by collecting process data, identifying issues, and working with senior engineers to implement solutions.
• Participate in system walkdowns to verify equipment installation, configuration, and readiness for operation.
• Monitor process performance and assist with identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and technical teams to support safe and reliable plant operations.
• Maintain engineering documentation, process records, and technical reports.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates in Johnson City, TN seeks a Chemical Engineer (Junior to Mid Level) to support startup, commissioning, and operation of complex chemical process systems in a regulated industrial setting.

You will learn integrated process equipment, contribute to troubleshooting, document procedures, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams while upholding safety and quality standards.