Assistant Chemical Engineer, Water, Municipal

About the Role

The Assistant Chemical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments. This role involves adapting chemical plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs throughout the design and construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the chemical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in designing chemical components for project needs and requirements set forth by project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used chemical engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the chemical engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project-related data as required by project managers.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field from a recognized, accredited program.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard chemical engineering techniques, principles, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic computer skills include process simulation software (i.e. Hysys and/or Aspen, HTRI) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT Certification) preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.

Compensation: $85,000.00 - $125,000.00 Yearly

Benefits: Includes insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and 401(k) retirement program.

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time