Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer / Consultant

Harrington Group, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Group, Inc. (HGI) seeks a Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer or Consultant to serve as a technical authority, leading complex engagements, resolving contested positions with authorities and insurers, and mentoring junior staff.

This remote, U.S.-based role focuses on DHAs, NFPA standards, AHJ interactions, and design reviews for deflagration venting, explosion protection, and detection. A PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in chemical or mechanical process design, combustible dust hazard analysis, explosion protection, process safety, or related industrial risk consulting.
• Deep experience with combustible dust hazards and DHAs strongly preferred.
• P.E. license preferred; candidates with a P.E. license hold the Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer title, others as Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships as principal technical contact on complex projects.
• Lead client communications and expectations on complex or multi-site projects, advising on process safety risk posture and recommended solutions.
• Lead engagement with AHJs, insurers, and project stakeholders, negotiating acceptance of alternative methods and equivalencies.
• Establish material classification and hazard determinations from chemical inventories, SDS, and test reports.
• Lead DHAs per applicable standards (NFPA 660, 652, 654, 61, 484, 664) and review DHAs prepared by others.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, and drawings to evaluate process operations and controls and resolve conflicts.
• Direct process hazard evaluations and review engineering calculations to determine hazard severity and protection adequacy.
• Direct and review design tasks for fire and explosion protection systems (deflagration venting, explosion suppression, isolation, containment, detection).
• Render code interpretations and develop alternative methods of code compliance with AHJs and insurers.
• Lead field surveys, inspections, testing, and post-incident evaluations and regulatory/insurance inquiries.
• Mentor junior engineers and consultants, and help establish standards and procedures to improve practice quality.
• Demonstrate depth in chemical process safety and hazardous materials with the ability to resolve contested positions.
• Able to lead engagements and represent HGI’s Core Values to clients, insurers, and AHJs.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior staff.
• Combine client service with analytical engineering to deliver compliant, innovative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with distributed teams.

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)

P.E. license preferred

Job description

Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer / Consultant

Remote (U.S. Based) Full Time

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 seeking a Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer or Consultant to serve as a technical authority within our growing Industrial Process Safety practice, leading complex engagements, resolving contested technical positions with authorities and insurers, and mentoring the next generation of engineers and consultants.

This position is offered under two titles: Industrial Process Safety Engineer, held by candidates with a P.E. license, or Industrial Process Safety Consultant, held by all other candidates.

Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management

You will build and maintain trusted client relationships, serving as the principal technical point of contact on assigned engagements. You will advise client leadership on process safety risk posture and lead engagement with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (“AHJs”) and insurers, negotiating acceptance of alternative methods and equivalencies.

You will lead and facilitate Dust Hazard Analyses (“DHAs”) in accordance with NFPA 660, 652, 654, 61, 484, and 664, direct process hazard evaluations, and review the work of junior staff. You will also develop alternative methods of code compliance and negotiate its acceptance with AHJs and insurers.

You will establish the recommended Best Total Solution among competing protection options based on cost/benefit analysis and client needs and direct and review design tasks and calculations for systems such as deflagration venting, explosion suppression, isolation, containment, and detection.

Team Development & Technical Leadership

You will train and mentor junior process safety engineers and consultants, provide technical reviews of their work, 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 principal technical point of contact on complex projects
• Lead client communications and expectations on complex or multi-site projects, and advise client leadership on process safety risk posture and recommended solutions
• Lead engagement with AHJs, insurers, and project stakeholders, and negotiate acceptance of alternative methods and equivalencies
• Establish material classification and hazard level determinations from chemical inventories, safety data sheets (“SDS”), and material test reports
• Lead and facilitate Dust Hazard Analyses (“DHAs”) in accordance with applicable standards, including NFPA 660, 652, 654, 61, 484, and 664, and review DHAs prepared by others
• Review process flow diagrams (“PFDs”), piping and instrumentation diagrams (“P&IDs”), and engineering drawings to evaluate process operations and controls and resolve conflicts among them
• Direct process hazard evaluations, and review engineering calculations to determine hazard severity and the adequacy of proposed protection options
• Direct and review design tasks and calculations for fire and explosion protection systems, including deflagration venting, explosion suppression, isolation, containment, and detection
• Render code interpretations, and develop alternative methods of code compliance, negotiating their acceptance with AHJs and insurers
• Lead field surveys, direct system inspections and acceptance testing, and lead post-incident evaluations and responses to regulatory and insurance inquiries
• Train and mentor junior engineers and consultants, provide technical review of their work, and help establish standards, templates, and procedures that improve practice quality
• Advanced technical depth in 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 with clients, insurers, and AHJs
• Ability to provide junior engineers and consultants with technical oversight, review, and mentorship
• Equally proficient in client service and analytical engineering problem-solving, balancing adherence to standards with creative, impactful client solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
• 8+ years of relevant experience in chemical or mechanical process design, combustible dust hazard analysis, explosion protection, process safety, or related industrial risk consulting; deep experience with combustible dust hazards and DHAs strongly preferred
• 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 preferred
• Professional Engineer (“P.E.”) license preferred; candidates with a P.E. license hold the title Senior Industrial Process Safety Engineer, while other candidates hold the title Senior Industrial Process Safety Consultant
• U.S. citizenship or valid work visa required
• Willingness to travel to client sites for site visits and field assessments at industrial facilities, typically 10-30% depending on project phase

At HGI, we believe in hiring the best, giving our engineers the tools to succeed, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Here’s what you can expect:

• 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 from industry leaders – We provide guidance, training, and leadership development to help you grow.
• A culture of collaboration and innovation – We take pride in being a remote-friendly firm that values teamwork and work-life balance. We encourage innovation both in the solutions we deliver to clients and in how we operate as a team and a business.
• Competitive compensation and benefits – The base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $155,000 per year, based on years of applicable experience, professional licensure (PE preferred), and engineering level assigned through our internal evaluation process. In addition to base salary, this role includes 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.

SOUND LIKE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?

We’re looking for curious, detail-oriented engineers who thrive in a high-impact role.