Senior Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for its innovative air pollution control and energy efficiency technologies. The role involves using advanced modeling techniques and analytical skills to optimize designs, generate detailed reports, and maintain industry standards, all while contributing to sustainable engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 10 years of SNCR, SCR, or water treatment experience.
• Proven proficiency with utility boilers and industrial furnaces is essential.
• Strong computer skills and ability to interpret technical data.

Responsibilities

• Provides process design and technical support for fuel technologies.
• Uses CFD modeling to optimize and confirm designs.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and communicates results effectively.

Skills

Engineering skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS and MS in Science or Engineering

Doctorate in a related topic and/or PE License

Tools

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling

CAD

Job description

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Company Overview

Fuel Tech is a leading technology company engaged in the worldwide development, commercialization, and application of state-of-the-art proprietary technologies for air pollution control, process optimization, combustion efficiency, and advanced engineering services. These technologies enable customers to operate efficiently in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner.

Position Overview

This is a technical individual contributor role within the Process Engineering department and recognized for its expertise within the organization. May use sophisticated computer tools and scientific methods to assist with analyses. Properly documents the technical basis for the analysis and prepares comprehensive reports or white papers that clearly communicate the results. Consistently high-quality independent work is expected.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides process design and technical support for Fuel Tech products including Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR), Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), and water treatment technology.
• Uses Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Flow Modeling to optimize and confirm designs.
• Gathers and analyzes data, formulates a resolution plan and executes the plan to produce the desired outcome; seeks technical support of peers and industry experts as required.
• Uses customer data and specifications as a framework to create and optimize process designs.
• Recognizes when additional data is required and can assess the risk of proceeding with missing data.
• Pushes the boundaries of designs to create a competitive edge for Fuel Tech while quantifying the risks associated.
• Assesses the viability of different injection strategies to control pollutants.
• Assesses plant layouts and equipment for applicability of Fuel Tech’s technology and can create visuals to show changes required for successful implementation.
• Utilizes computer tools, spreadsheets, graphics, design tables, databases and other methods to produce viable, creative solutions.
• Maintains thorough understanding of FTI technologies, engineering methods, procedures, and materials required in the execution of those technologies.
• Follows engineering standards, design basis, accepted industry practices, quality verification of work product and related technical and administrative control procedures.
• Seeks ways to continuously improve the FTI products and/or reduce costs.
• Prepares reports, procedure manuals, white papers and reporting tools as required to keep the company apprised of key metrics.
• Presents information and responds to questions from peers, clients, senior management, regulators and external engineering professionals and vendors.
• Adheres to FTI policies, procedures, safety and quality programs, company objectives, and core values.
• Maintains awareness of technical developments in the industry related to FTI technologies and adopts technology as appropriate.
• Maintains relationships with key vendors to facilitate design iterations.
• Does not directly supervise employees.

Education and Experience

• Requires a BS and MS in Science or Engineering; a Doctorate in a related topic and/or a PE License is desirable.
• Proven proficiency with the given disciplines of the position and experience with utility boilers, industrial furnaces and related equipment is essential.
• Requires a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated SNCR, SCR, or water treatment experience.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of scientific principles, methods and their application to practical process problems.
• Strong engineering skills and ability to use complicated spreadsheets and computer tools to solve assigned projects.
• Familiar with the operation practices within power plants and industrial boilers.
• Works with minimal supervision and oversight and is able to make technical decisions.
• Generates creative solutions, demonstrates attention to detail, identifies and resolves complex technical problems in a timely manner.
• Reads, analyzes and interprets technical data and information.

Skills:

• Familiar with Detailed Structural Drawings, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Logic Diagrams, and other engineering documentation.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling experience is but not required.
• CAD experience but not required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical data and information.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Presents information and responds to questions from peers, clients, senior management, regulators and external engineering professionals and vendors.

Travel Requirements:

Travel (up to 15%) and may involve extended periods of one week in the field and/or international travel.

Occasional work in industrial environments for short periods of time in support of field data gathering, troubleshooting, and new process implementation.

EEO statement:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please visit https://www.ftek.com/ for additional information including our Comprehensive benefits package.