Part-Time Chemical Process Engineer I - R&D & Pilot Ops

Idaho Forest Group; Athol (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group is seeking a Chemical Process Engineering Associate to work on-site in Athol, Idaho. This intermediate role sits between an intern and an Engineer I, ideal for an advanced student, graduate, or recent graduate capable of meaningful engineering work with a reduced or flexible schedule.

You will contribute to R&D, pilot operations, process design, analysis, and plant support, including preparing PFDs and technical documentation under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline, or senior standing with relevant experience.
• Core coursework in material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat and mass transfer.
• Strong Excel and engineering-calculation skills.
• Ability to independently perform defined engineering calculations, analyze data, document results, and manage tasks with oversight.
• Ability to work safely in laboratory, pilot-plant, and industrial environments.
• On-site, part-time schedule coordinated with the department.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record for business travel.
• Able to pass hair follicle drug test, pre-employment physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform defined material and energy balances.
• Analyze process data to identify trends and abnormal conditions.
• Develop calculations for fluid flow, pressure drop, heat transfer, and yields.
• Support catalytic fast pyrolysis testing and process-development programs.
• Prepare and revise PFDs and portions of P&IDs.
• Prepare process descriptions and basic equipment datasheets.
• Analyze process historian and control-system data.
• Assist with instrumentation and control-system evaluations.
• Support pilot-plant and production troubleshooting.
• Assist with development and execution of process test plans.
• Participate in equipment sizing and preliminary equipment selection.
• Support environmental calculations and process-economic evaluations.
• Assist with commissioning, startup, shutdown, and performance testing.
• Participate in process-safety and management-of-change activities.

Skills

Excel skills

Engineering calculations

Data analysis

Communication

On-site safety

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Senior standing in Chemical Engineering program

Tools

MATLAB

Python

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Process simulation tools

Job description

Idaho Forest Group is seeking a Chemical Process Engineering Associate to work on-site in Athol, Idaho. This intermediate role sits between an intern and an Engineer I, ideal for an advanced student, graduate, or recent graduate capable of meaningful engineering work with a reduced or flexible schedule.

You will contribute to R&D, pilot operations, process design, analysis, and plant support, including preparing PFDs and technical documentation under supervision.