Chemical Design Coordinator
About The Position
The Chemical Design Coordinator performs process-focused engineering analyses for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including evaluation of chemical systems, biological treatments, and hydraulic considerations. The role applies mass balance, reaction kinetics, equilibrium chemistry, process modeling, and hydraulic calculations to support design, equipment sizing, and optimization. The position also contributes to water and wastewater conveyance systems, master planning, modeling, water wells, and related projects. It prepares project deliverables such as process calculations, design memoranda, engineering drawings and specifications, opinions of probable construction costs, technical reports, and permit-support documentation. The coordinator participates in quality assurance and quality control, applies standard design criteria and regulatory requirements, and may work independently on defined tasks or support senior engineers on multidisciplinary projects. Field investigations, site visits, and construction observation are also part of the work. HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company that values inclusion, collaboration, and employee participation. The role calls for strong communication, data analysis, organization, multitasking, attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently under the supervision of a professional engineer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, data analysis skills, organizational skills, and multitasking abilities.
- Self-motivation and demonstrated ability to work independently under the supervision of a professional engineer.
- Keen attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work production.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in project execution within the Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Mining, Food and Beverage, and/or Industrial markets.
- Computer skills in standard Chemical/Process design software, such as Aspen Suite, EnviroSim BioWin, Hatch GPS-X, or OLI Systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform process-focused engineering analyses for water and wastewater treatment facilities, evaluating chemical systems, biological treatments, and hydraulic considerations.
- Apply mass balance, reaction kinetics, equilibrium chemistry, process modeling, and hydraulic calculations to support design, equipment sizing, and optimization.
- Work on water and wastewater conveyance systems, master planning, water and wastewater modeling, water wells, and related projects.
- Assist in preparing process calculations, design memoranda, engineering drawings and specifications, opinions of probable construction costs (OPCC), technical reports, and permit-support documentation.
- Participate in quality assurance and conduct quality control reviews of completed deliverables.
- Complete projects using standard design criteria, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices.
- Work independently on defined tasks or support more-senior engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
- Work on multidisciplinary projects and multi-office project teams.
- Perform field investigations, site visits, and construction observation to ensure compliance with design documents.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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Job Type
Full-time
