Process Chemical Engineer – Infrastructure Projects Our client, a premier consulting engineering firm in Schaumburg, IL, is seeking a process minded Chemical Engineer (BSChE) with 3 years of experience to support and manage regional infrastructure projects. This role blends technical engineering and analysis performed in the office with necessary field work, client interaction, and project coordination. We are seeking high-potential engineers with the drive to transition into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or a Project Manager. Your core mission is engineering to deliver process improvement, optimization, and expansion of mechanical systems within batch or continuous process infrastructure. This is not a manufacturing maintenance or plant upkeep role. This is not a position where you will spend your time fixing broken equipment or keeping daily plant operations afloat.
Key Responsibilities:
Process & System Optimization: Analyze regional infrastructure and batch process systems to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and implement mechanical upgrades.
Office Analysis & Design: Perform mechanical engineering calculations, fluid dynamics assessments, and thermal evaluations in the office to support project designs.
Field Work & Inspections: Travel across the Chicagoland region to conduct field investigations, verify site conditions, and monitor project progress, alignment and design.
Client Interaction: Act as a key technical contact for clients, presenting engineering solutions, delivering updates, and ensuring project goals are met.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited university.
Experience:
3 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably within infrastructure projects, process design, or batch processing systems. Mindset: A strong aptitude combined with a desire to improve processes rather than perform routine plant maintenance.
Skills:
Proficiency in technical analysis (CAD, fluid dynamics, or thermal systems), strong communication skills for client relations, and a valid driver's license for regional field travel.
Career Path:
Technical Track: Deepen your technical expertise to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and continue/expand client facing engagements for added project and commercial responsibility.
