Energy Compliance Services - Associate Chemical Engineer

Weaver • Houston, TX

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Weaver is seeking talented professionals to join our well-established and growing Energy Compliance Services (ECS) team. Weaver's ECS practice is dedicated to helping businesses navigate compliance with evolving regulations and identify opportunities for growth in complex markets. The ECS team works at the intersection of environmental regulations, policy, and process technology to facilitate successful outcomes for our clients in managing human impact on the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing sustainability. Weaver has substantial expertise and experience with transportation fuel regulations, including both petroleum-based and renewable fuels, and is regarded as the industry leader in renewable fuel advisory services. The ECS Associate Chemical Engineer is expected to develop an understanding of process technologies and regulations related to the ECS practice. Under supervision, they will prepare, review, and document technical aspects of client renewable fuel projects which relate to regulatory compliance. They will join senior colleagues for on-site inspections at client facilities, prepare mass and energy balance calculations, and draft engineering review reports. They will contribute to multiple project types and client initiatives under the guidance of more experienced engineers. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, deadline sensitive, has strong interpersonal skills, and maintains professionalism. The Associate will work in a physical office setting (Houston, TX). This position will require up to 10% travel annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited University
• Grade point average of 3.3 or higher
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team orientated and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fluid working environment

Nice To Haves

• Light experience in the chemical engineering field through an internship or entry level position
• Currently holds or working towards an Engineer-in-Training "EIT", or Professional Engineer "PE" license, or has the goal to progress professionally by working toward obtaining applicable certifications
• If the Fundamentals of Engineering "FE" exam has not been taken yet, candidate will be expected to take and pass the exam within one year of start date
• Experience in performing mass and energy balance calculations
• Experience in interpreting and preparing block flow diagrams "BFDs", process flow diagrams "PFDs", and process descriptions
• Participation in professional and/or civic organizations to extend personal and professional brand; examples include: AIChE, SWE, SHPE, SASE, and NSBE

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and document technical aspects of client renewable fuel projects which relate to regulatory compliance.
• Join senior colleagues for on-site inspections at client facilities
• Prepare mass and energy balance calculations
• Draft engineering review reports
• Contribute to multiple project types and client initiatives under the guidance of more experienced engineers.

Benefits

• Weaver goes beyond offering competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• We support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days!
• We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal L&D department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees