Process/Chemical Engineering Consultant 2 - Government Services

Sargent & Lundy•Richland, WA

1d•$142,710 - $215,440•Hybrid

About The Position

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. This is an opportunity for an experienced chemical engineer to contribute to challenging and meaningful work in support of government clients. The role is ideal for a senior professional who brings strong technical judgment, experience in regulated environments, and the ability to lead engineering assignments while working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance.
BS in Chemical Engineering and/or MS in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background.
15+ years of progressively responsible experience in Chemical/Process engineering.
An understanding of the practical application of chemical/process engineering and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design, and mass and heat balances.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions, and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Able to occasionally travel as necessary to for client meetings, job site visits, start-up activities, off-site training, industry related conventions/seminars, etc.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure
Knowledge of any of the following programs: ASPEN or similar process modeling software, MicroShield, MCNP, Crystal Ball, BlockSim, and Microsoft applications.
Familiarity with major federal environmental regulatory programs such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Multiple years of experience in a nuclear environment (DOE preferred, commercial or Navy), highly desirable.
Experience with nuclear materials/wastes and their associated processes.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical and process engineering evaluations, calculations, studies, and design support for government and DOE-related projects under an NQA-1 quality assurance program.
Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, engineering documents, and other design deliverables.
Support process systems, waste handling systems, material selection, corrosion evaluations, hazardous area classifications, system reliability analysis, risk management analyses and related plant or facility engineering efforts as project needs require.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, and client representatives to define scope, resolve technical issues, and support successful project execution.
Provide technical leadership, mentor less experienced staff, and contribute to high-quality project delivery.
Support proposal development, scope definition, estimating, and schedule input as needed.