Senior Chemical Engineer - Industrial, Process and Agribusiness

KFI Engineers PC • Minnetonka, MN

1d • $118,000 - $148,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Chemical Engineer plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. This individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Senior Chemical Engineer is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, clear and frequent communication, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment. This person will also actively support the business development process, through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience to include CAPEX projects and construction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in chemical processing projects and facilities, including industries such as specialty chemicals, resins, plastics, polymers, oleochemicals, inorganic chemicals or biotechnology.
• Possess project management skills and knowledge of related tools and processes.
• Current experience of being the technical lead.
• Effective meeting management skills.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and establish credibility.
• Skilled at synthesizing ideas into actionable recommendations and positively influencing outcomes.
• Strong planning, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Effectively present complex information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and high workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel: May include up to 20% domestic travel at times.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering Registration or willingness to pursue this designation is desired.
• Construction support field experience and/or plant operation experience.
• Experience in process safety management (PSM) & process hazard analysis (PHA)
• Strong experience in chemical processing projects and/or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Actively manages assigned projects, driving them to completion. This will require a combination of strong delegation and follow-up, combined with personal execution of work as needed. Project teams will typically be staffed by people in different KFI office locations.
• Applies principles from science to engineering designs and problems.
• Develops PFD’s, material/energy balances, simulations (ChemCAD), and process engineering calculations.
• Generates P&ID’s and reviews process piping designs.
• Develops process equipment specifications and supports procurement.
• Supports and leads project development (FEED/FEL) process.
• Field experience related to capital project construction and start-up.
• Actively directs and support process instrumentation selection and controls programming.
• Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned.
• Supports mentoring of younger staff.
• Approves final equipment selections and drawing submittals.
• Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines.
• Ensures that new opportunities are properly defined, scoped and priced.
• Actively contributes to all aspects of the business development process (i.e., proposals and customer meetings).
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Virtual health services
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage

What This Job Offers

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