Chemical Engineer

Voyager Technologies • Pueblo, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Voyager Technologies is hiring a Chemical Engineer to support the establishment of a new chemical manufacturing facility. The role involves specifying, procuring, designing, building, testing, and commissioning chemical process equipment, translating laboratory data into process and equipment requirements, and helping bring systems into operation. The engineer will procure existing industrial equipment when it meets cost, schedule, and performance requirements, and work with the technician team to develop first-principles solutions when suitable equipment is unavailable. The role also contributes to safe equipment development and operation and tracks engineering risks and mitigations.

The position is part of the Chemicals and Explosives Team and reports to the Chief Engineer. It is onsite in Penrose, Colorado, with a move to Pueblo, Colorado, expected within the next year. Travel of up to 15% may be required, including overnight travel, particularly to the Minden, Louisiana area. The role requires lifting, moving, or carrying equipment up to 50 pounds and working in heat, cold, and unconditioned manufacturing spaces. The successful applicant must be eligible to obtain and maintain state and federal explosives licenses and meet the stated age, screening, and background-check requirements.

The good-faith base salary range is $75,000–$105,000. The position may be eligible for a lump-sum bonus upon hire. Voyager describes its compensation package as including flexible time off, health coverage, gym memberships, a 401(k) plan with company matching, wellness programs, and additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline, or at least 4 years of chemical engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience taking a process through design, testing, iteration, and scale-up.
• Experience executing a project on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Working knowledge of mass and energy balances, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Working knowledge of common unit operations used in chemical manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and through presentations, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass the pre-employment drug test and health screening and pass state and federal background checks.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain state and federal explosives licenses.
• Applicants must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• With a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2 years of chemical engineering experience; or 6 years of chemical engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with one or more of the following unit operation types: electrochemistry, evaporation, crystallization, dewatering, drying, and powder packaging.

Responsibilities

• Translate laboratory data into process requirements and equipment specifications.
• Procure existing industrial equipment when it meets cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Develop and build first-principles solutions with the technician team when existing equipment does not meet requirements.
• Test, refine, and commission equipment to bring systems into operation.
• Contribute to the safe development and operation of equipment.
• Identify, communicate, and track engineering risks and mitigations.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 nationwide options and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• The position may be eligible for a lump-sum bonus upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level