GHD · 2 months ago
Lead Chemical Process Engineer
285 Delaware Avenue, Suite 500, Buffalo, NY, 14202, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $188K/yr
15+ years expGHD is a global network of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists. They are seeking a Lead Chemical Process Engineer to showcase technical expertise in process design for projects in the environmental, chemical, and petrochemical sectors, while also mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional ServicesTransportationWater
Responsibilities
Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards
Analyze information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to ensure work of the required quality is delivered and to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants
Develop policies and processes, create best practices, set up case studies, and deliver internal knowledge-sharing sessions to capture and share knowledge among colleagues on project/program outcomes and innovative practices in a particular area of expertise and to support the practice
Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/application software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs
Lead and oversee the provision of professional supervision to ensure that there is effective professional supervision that supports practitioners' professional development and embeds reflective practice
Conduct complex feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings to complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure
Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues
Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering
Ability to read and understand P&ID's and other process equipment installation drawings
Knowledge of different types of construction drawings and details required for each subject area
Strong written and oral communications skills and ability to conduct meetings and presentations with clients and design team members
Ability to collaborate with multi-discipline technical teams and general understanding within each
Willing and able to make field trips to review project scopes, grasp project complexities, and gauge potential safety issues; travel up to 10% with some overnights
Preferred
Professional Engineer license a plus
15-20 years of experience in Process Design preferred
Proficient in Engineering Design Software preferred, including: Aspen Hysys and other Aspen software products, PipeFlo / PipeFlo Compressible – Hydraulic modeling of liquid and gas flow in pipes, Synergi Pipeline Simulator – Hydraulic & Surge Analysis
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Director - GHD Group
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