ICD - Chemical Engineer - Senior Level (Hartland, WI)

Job Highlights

Summary:

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Senior Chemical Engineer to work in our Hartland, WI office. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Senior Chemical Engineer will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Chemical Engineering
• Five (5) or more  years of experience

Job Description:

• Confirm and finalize design of Evaporative and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems using proprietary design software comprised of  Horizontal Spray Film or Vertical Falling Film Evaporator (VFFE) and/or Forced Circulation Heat Exchanger Crystallizer (FCHX) technologies.
• Finalize PFD and PID for the project.
• Provide process input and process design to vessel designers for fabricated equipment such as evaporators, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels. 
• Perform heat and material balance, hydraulic, and relief protection calculations.
• Review, analyze, and implement client specifications into the developed designs.
• Provided direction to piping designers, structural engineers, and instrument and electrical engineers. 
• Perform engineering calculations and sizing process components such as pumps, control valves, vapor compressors, and piping systems. 
• Developed specifications for buy-out equipment based on metallic and non-metallic structure properties of construction materials as well as computer data processing and simulation.
• Participate and/or lead meetings with the clients and project team to establish project objectives and coordinate and/or resolve design problems. 
• Participate in process design reviews, risk assessments, equipment performance tests, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), HAZOP, and vendor bid evaluations. 
• Develop operating and control philosophy.  Co-develop installation, commission, ng, and maintenance manuals. 
• Train Operators and field Engineers to use new equipment safely and properly.
• Provided technical guidance and advised field engineers during the commissioning and start-up of systems. 
• Assist site during commissioning and performance testing remotely or by being at the site.
• Wrote performance and validation reports for the systems after start-up. 
• Manage projects and coordinate with other departments and clients
• Participate in design improvements, including pilot testing, team meetings

Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge, through coursework or experience, of thermal processes (e.g,,evaporators, heat exchangers, etc.):
• Chemical engineering operations (including fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer, ththermodynamicss and energy balances);
• Dynamic behavior and automatic control of industrial processes;
• Metallic and non-metallic structure properties of construction material for chemical engineering processes;
• Computer data processing and simulation;
• Pilot-scale apparatus operation (including heat exchange and distillation)
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diag formram.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or proposals in a quick-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude and good organizational skills
• Demonstrate initiative and willingness to learn and grow in responsibility on the job.

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty atisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands: 

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Qualifications / Experience

• BS in Chemical Engineering
• Five (5) or more  years of experience