Burns & McDonnell ยท 1 week ago
Senior Chemical Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Houston)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is searching for a Senior Chemical Engineer to join their growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Houston, TX. This role involves executing complex assignments in engineering, developing plans for major projects, and leading chemical engineering design activities from the conceptual phase through design completion.
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Responsibilities
Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced engineering techniques
Develop and evaluate plans for major projects
Utilize front end loading process and best practices to facilitate cost effective process engineering and project development
Lead development of all process design calculations and develop deliverables such as hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process simulations, Heat and Material Balances (H&MB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Lead chemical engineering design activities on projects from the conceptual phase through design completion
May assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient, or testing is advisable
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
Perform work which involves conventional engineering practices but may involve a variety of complex features
May coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members
Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel
Some marketing responsibilities
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
7 years of related professional consulting experience with engineering teams for delivery of capital projects
Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments. Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered
Preferred
Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience
Lead engineer for EPC projects is strongly preferred
Professional engineer preferred
Experience in process simulation software (i.e. HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus, HTRI) is preferred
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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