Chemical Engineer- Entry Level

United States·LombardFull Timeentry

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specifically fluid dynamics, chemistry, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, process unit operations and separations, basic reaction kinetics and reaction design theory,

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College graduate with a degree in Chemical Engineering and minimal experience working for heavy industrial or in the Oil & Gas Industry. This individual will interface with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes organization. You must be able and willing to visit job sites as needed.

Entry level knowledge within the Chemical Engineering discipline with the capabilities and the initiative to perform the work tasks with supervisory/mentor assistance

Become familiar with basic PFD and P&ID symbiology, layout, and standards

Learn to read and understand basic P&ID’s along with the different stages of development

Learn to check basic P&ID’s modifications against CAD drafting standards and client standards

Learn to develop demolition P&ID's based on project P&ID's and assist in P&ID walk-down efforts or field verification

Learn general process department workflow and hierarchy of process documents in process designs

Learn to develop/use heat and material balances, maintain a drawing list, develop an equipment list, develop a simple Line list with process data and recognize specialty items, and develop a specialty items list

Become familiar with and learn to read piping isometric drawings and a plot plan

Learn the basics of performing hydraulic calculations for compressible and incompressible fluids

Learn the basics of pressure relief devices, types, sizing calculations, scenario development, and specifications

Learn how to develop a process simulation and become familiar with thermodynamic property estimation packages

Learn how to develop simple equipment data sheets

Become familiar with industry codes and standards

Interact with vendors regarding process equipment

Learn how to develop physical property data for the selection of instrumentation including understanding typical instrumentation types and their principles of operation

Learn to perform and document simple process calculations so they can be easily checked

Become familiar with project budgets, schedules, typical project deliverables, and work scopes

Learn to recognize out of scope work on projects, develop engineering judgment, and keep management properly informed on project issues

Learn the requirements of collecting and maintaining process effort supporting documentation for calculations and project decisions made by the process engineer

All other duties as assigned

Understand and able to apply basic fundamentals in Chemical Engineering (B.S.ChE Coursework): specifically fluid dynamics, chemistry, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, process unit operations and separations, basic reaction kinetics and reaction design theory, and material and energy balances

Ability to think critically and logically while solving problems in a timely manner

Good verbal and written communication skills

Solid Microsoft Office skills

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering

Experience: 0-3 years of experience working as a Chemical or Process Engineer

Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills

Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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Where is the job

Lombard, United States

Hybrid, some on-site time required

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About this job

Pay per year: $65,000–$90,000 a year; 24% above the $62,400 median for Tutor jobs on Jobera (179 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 1735 days ago
Employer: has 46 open jobs on Jobera.