Senior Chemical Engineer

Qua Group; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

401K plan

Job summary

Aquatech in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer for full-time work in our Canonsburg office. The role focuses on process design, optimization, and client-facing project development within water treatment technologies.

You will collaborate across engineering teams to deliver pilot tests, heat and material balances, and equipment selection, supporting proposals and turnover packages. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in chemical engineering, strong communication, and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in chemical engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to develop markets and project opportunities.
• Interface with clients to understand their needs.
• Develop a quantifiable customer value proposition for each project.
• Review client project specifications and clarify the level of compliance.
• Design pilot test plans and participate in pilot testing.
• Manage proposal preparation.
• Apply process optimization strategies, including recycle/reuse/zero-liquid-discharge, resource recovery, and crystallization purification strategies, to process design.
• Perform heat and material balance, hydraulic calculations, and equipment selection.
• Initiate technical data sheets for proposals and turnover packages.
• Develop a design in collaboration with other engineering departments.
• Obtain negotiated price quotations from vendors and handle communications until a project is awarded.
• Prepare material cost estimates for thermal systems.
• Provide support in technical clarification meetings with clients and address related proposals, budget, and estimation inquiries.
• Prepare turnover packages for the project team when the job is awarded, including related budget costs.
• Resolve budget conflicts on awarded jobs.
• Provide technical data to process engineers as requested.
• Collect information from vendors regarding new equipment and technologies.
• Participate in design validation, including pilot testing and laboratory testing.
• Complete post-contract engineering activities as needed.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Multi-tasking

Independent with attention to detail

Problem solving

Strong communication

Leadership

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Process simulation software

Process design fundamentals

Mechanical aptitude

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Senior Chemical Engineer# Senior Chemical EngineerCanonsburg PA - Canonsburg, PA 15317## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageNegligibleCategoryEngineering## Job HighlightsAt Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.Currently, Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Chemical Engineer to work in our Canonsburg office. The hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Chemical Engineer will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s in chemical engineering or related field* Experience (yrs.): 5-7 years of experience**Job Description:*** Collaborate with the sales team to develop markets and project opportunities.* Interface with clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs.* Develop a quantifiable customer value proposition for each project.* Review client project specifications and clarify the level of compliance.* Design pilot test plans and participate in pilot testing activities.* Manage proposal preparation.* Apply process optimization strategies, including recycle/reuse/zero-liquid-discharge, resource recovery, and crystallization purification strategies, to process design.* Perform heat and material balance, hydraulic calculations, and equipment selection.* Initiate technical data sheets for proposals and turnover packages.* Develop a design in collaboration with the other engineering departments.* Obtain negotiated price quotations from vendors and handle related communications until a project is awarded.* Prepare material cost estimates for thermal systems.* Provide support in technical clarification meetings with clients and address related proposals, budget, and estimation inquiries.* Prepare turnover packages for the project team when the job is awarded to Aquatech, including related budget costs.* Resolve budget conflicts on awarded jobs.* Provide technical data to process engineers as requested.* Collect information from vendors regarding new equipment and technologies.* Participate in design validation, including pilot testing and laboratory testing.* Complete post-contract engineering activities as needed.**Skill Requirements:*** Ability to think strategically.* Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.* Ability to work independently with attention to detail.* Problem-solving and critical thinking.* Strong communication skills* Strong leadership skills* Maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint* Experience with one or more process simulation software programs* Coursework in process design, unit operations, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena* Mechanical aptitude/technical background* Public speaking experience**Benefits:**Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).**Essential Functions:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.**Physical Job Demands:**Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking, and standing.This job is primarily in an office setting but will include occasional active roles in the pilot laboratory and industrial plants. Lifting/carrying/moving 50 lbs., may need to climb ladders cannot be afraid of heights, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the laboratory. Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy area.## Qualifications* Bachelor's in chemical engineering or related field* Experience (yrs.): 5-7 years of experience