Industrial Process Safety Engineer / Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer

Harrington Group, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly environment

Competitive compensation

Professional development support

Job summary

Harrington Group, Inc. is seeking Industrial Process Safety Engineers to work remotely on complex chemical process safety engagements.

The role emphasizes mentoring, client leadership, and compliance with NFPA standards while delivering practical protection strategies for hazardous environments. You will collaborate with AHJs and insurers, review P&IDs and DHAs, and contribute to a growing practice focused on dust, chemical processes, and explosion protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in chemical or mechanical process design, DHAs, or related risk consulting; 8+ years for Senior level.
• Professional Engineer license preferred; P.E. holders may be titled Engineer or Senior Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, advising leadership on process safety risk posture.
• Engage with AHJs, insurers, and stakeholders; negotiate acceptance of alternative methods.
• Evaluate inventories, SDS, and reports to classify hazards and ensure safety.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, control narratives to identify required fire and explosion protection measures.
• Perform DHAs per NFPA 660, 652, 654, 61, 484, 664; conduct hazard evaluations.
• Develop protection options and Best Total Solution balancing cost and client needs.
• Design tasks and calculations for protection systems like venting, suppression, isolation, and detection.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and support post-incident inquiries; document findings.
• Prepare reports, letters, specs, and client presentations on schedule and budget.
• Mentor junior staff and help establish standards and procedures.

Skills

Process safety

Client engagement

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Industrial Process Safety Engineer / Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer

Remote Full-Time

ABOUT HARRINGTON GROUP, INC.

HGI is a leading fire protection engineering and consulting firm helping industrial and manufacturing clients manage the risks posed by combustible dust, chemical processes, and hazardous materials. We are looking for Industrial Process Safety Engineers/Consultants and Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineers/Consultants to bring technical expertise to complex client engagements, mentor a growing team, and help clients satisfy applicable codes and standards while making informed business decisions. This job posting covers both our Industrial Process Safety Engineer/Consultant and Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer/Consultant positions. The level and title you are hired into will be determined by your experience and licensure.

This is an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in chemical process safety, hazardous materials, and explosion protection engineering, and to build your engineering judgment as a trusted advisor to clients operating complex industrial and manufacturing facilities. If you're a highly motivated engineer or consultant who thrives in a collaborative, remote-friendly environment, we want to hear from you.

This posting covers two title tracks. Candidates with a P.E. license hold the title Industrial Process Safety Engineer, or Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer at the senior level. All other candidates hold the title Industrial Process Safety Consultant, or Senior Industrial Process Safety Consultant at the senior level.

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS

• -Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management: You will build and maintain trusted client relationships, advising client leadership on process safety risk posture and recommended solutions so they can make informed business decisions. You will communicate directly with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (“AHJs”), insurers, and other project stakeholders, leading engagement and negotiating acceptance of alternative methods and equivalencies as your experience grows.
• -Hazard Analysis & Code Compliance: You will evaluate chemical inventories, safety data sheets, and process documentation to classify hazards, and perform or lead Dust Hazard Analyses (“DHAs”) in accordance with NFPA 660, 652, 654, 61, 484, and 664. You will analyze chemical processes and inventories against applicable building and fire codes and nationally recognized standards, and develop alternative methods of code compliance.
• -Explosion & Fire Protection Design: You will develop practical, defensible protection and mitigation strategies using engineering, administrative, and operational controls for systems such as deflagration venting, explosion suppression, isolation, containment, and detection, establishing the recommended Best Total Solution based on cost/benefit analysis and client needs.
• -Mentorship & Professional Growth: You will work alongside senior and junior team members in a culture of technical mentorship. As your experience grows, you will train and provide technical review to less experienced engineers and consultants, and help establish the standards, templates, and procedures that shape the quality of our growing Industrial Process Safety practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• -Build and maintain trusted relationships with client personnel, serving as a technical point of contact on assigned projects and advising client leadership on process safety risk posture and recommended solutions.
• -Communicate and lead engagement with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (“AHJs”), insurers, and other project stakeholders, negotiating acceptance of alternative methods and equivalencies.
• -Evaluate chemical inventories, safety data sheets (“SDS”), and material test reports to classify flammable and combustible liquids, gases, oxidizers, combustible dusts, and other hazardous materials.
• -Review process flow diagrams (“PFDs”), piping and instrumentation diagrams (“P&IDs”), control narratives, and engineering drawings to identify required fire and explosion protection measures and resolve conflicts among them.
• -Perform, document, and review Dust Hazard Analyses (“DHAs”) in accordance with applicable standards, including NFPA 660, 652, 654, 61, 484, and 664.
• -Conduct process hazard evaluations and engineering calculations to determine hazard severity and the adequacy of proposed protection options.
• -Develop protection options and recommend the Best Total Solution based on cost/benefit analysis and client needs.
• -Perform and review design tasks and calculations for fire and explosion protection systems, including deflagration venting, explosion suppression, isolation, containment, and detection.
• -Analyze chemical processes and inventories against applicable codes and standards, render code interpretations, and develop alternative methods of code compliance.
• -Perform field surveys, direct or assist with system inspections and acceptance testing, and support post-incident evaluations and responses to regulatory or insurance inquiries.
• -Prepare reports, letters, specifications, and client presentations that are accurate, complete, and delivered within schedule and budget expectations.
• -Train and mentor junior engineers and consultants, provide technical review of their work, and help establish standards, templates, and procedures that improve practice quality.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• -Strong to advanced technical knowledge of chemical process safety, hazardous materials, and combustible dust hazard evaluation, with the judgment to resolve complex or contested technical positions.
• -Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and represent HGI's Core Values of Service, Competence, Quality, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect with clients, insurers, and AHJs, including the ability to provide junior engineers and consultants with technical oversight, review, and mentorship.
• -Ability to perform confidently and decisively, balancing adherence to standards with creative, impactful client solutions.
• -Equally proficient in client service and analytical engineering problem-solving.
• -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• -Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• -Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), engineering technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• -3+ years of relevant experience in chemical or mechanical process design, combustible dust hazard analysis, explosion protection, process safety, or related industrial risk consulting; 8+ years with deep experience in combustible dust hazards and DHAs is required for consideration at the Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer/Consultant level.
• -Experience working in or designing industrial, manufacturing, processing, or material‑handling facilities is highly desirable.
• -Advanced education, training, and experience in both chemical process safety and fire protection engineering is preferred, particularly for Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer/Consultant consideration.
• -Professional Engineer (“P.E.”) license preferred; candidates with a P.E. license hold the title Industrial Process Safety Engineer, or Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer at the senior level; all other candidates hold the title Industrial Process Safety Consultant, or Senior Industrial Process Safety Consultant at the senior level.
• -U.S. citizenship or valid work visa required.
• -Willingness to travel to client sites for site visits and field assessments at industrial facilities, typically 10 to 30% depending on project phase.

WHY JOIN HGI?

• -Work on impactful projects: Our Industrial Process Safety Engineers and Consultants help clients across a wide range of industrial and manufacturing environments protect their people, property, and operations from fire, explosion, and chemical process hazards.
• -Mentorship and advancement: We provide guidance, training, and leadership development to help you grow, with opportunities to mentor others as you advance in your career.
• -A culture of collaboration and innovation: We take pride in being a remote-friendly firm that values teamwork and work-life balance.
• -Competitive compensation and benefits: The base salary range for this posting is $100,000 to $155,000 per year, spanning our Industrial Process Safety Engineer/Consultant through Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer/Consultant levels. Placement within the range is based on years of applicable experience, professional licensure (P.E. preferred), and engineering level assigned through our internal evaluation process, plus significant bonus potential, professional development support, and opportunities for leadership advancement. This range reflects a good‑faith estimate at the time of posting and is not a guarantee of final compensation, which may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, geographic location, and internal equity.
• -Autonomy with support: We trust our engineers and consultants to take ownership of their work while providing a supportive environment for success.