Chemical Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical; Houston

Staff Chemical Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell is searching for a Staff Chemical Engineer to join our growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Houston, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your technical design experience and leadership skills at a 100% employee‑owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

• Perform process design calculations and develop deliverables such as hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process simulations, Heat and Material Balances (H&MB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform chemical engineering design activities on projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Perform work that involves conventional engineering practices but may involve a variety of complex features.
• May coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience.
• 3 years of chemical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Successful completion of FE exam preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience in process simulation software (i.e. HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus, HTRI) is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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