Energy Compliance Services - Associate Chemical Engineer

Weaver•Houston, TX

35d•$80,000 - $85,000•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 (San Diego or Denver). 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.