Senior Chemical Designer

IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., strives to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

IMEG is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Senior Chemical Designer in our Saline, MI office. As a Senior Chemical Designer, you will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for moderate to complex projects, and lead design efforts with limited support required from senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects. They will work closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure positive outcomes. Primary responsibilities will include project management, engineering analysis, design and implementation oversight of chemical processes. This position will provide process engineering leadership on technically complex projects and will include working within the project's monetary budget, assisting in training and mentoring efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee and manage projects ranging in size and complexity
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work and fee calculations for proposal generation as well as with contract reviews
• Create project schedules including targets for milestones and deadlines
• Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients
• Create monthly billings and submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner; Update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly
• Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards and code requirements; Ensure design milestone deliverables are achieved, IMEG and client quality control processes are completed, and construction technical support occurs in a timely manner
• Collaborate with design staff and coordinate scheduling of projects during all phases of design and construction; Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation
• Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested
• Respond to and resolve client/construction concerns; Manage change orders and obtain appropriate approvals
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff
• Build, maintain, and develop client relationships

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path
• Adept in the technical aspects of one's discipline
• Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics relating to design in chemical process systems
• Skilled in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Strong training and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Chemical Engineering, or equivalent required
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the engineering consulting or chemical process industry required
• Experience with hazardous chemical codes and requirements preferred
• Experience managing projects and leading teams preferred
• PHA and HAZOP review experience preferred
• OR Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred
• 11 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the engineering consulting or chemical process industry required
• Experience with hazardous chemical codes and requirements preferred
• Experience managing projects and leading teams preferred
• PHA and HAZOP review experience preferred
• This position not eligible for sponsorship

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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