Chief Engineer - Industrial / Process

Job Description

Job Description

Description

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

Belonging is a top priority at C&S. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

C&S is currently seeking a Chief Engineer to join our Industrial Process team in our Syracuse office. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for developing technical design solutions for mechanical process systems throughout the design and construction phases. In this role, the Chief Engineer will work with other Industrial/Process teammates and our multi-disciplinary design team to deliver projects in the Industrial and Manufacturing markets.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop effort budgets and schedules for prospective project pursuits.
• Process Optimization: Develop and optimize industrial processes for improved efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Apply advanced problem-solving techniques and tools to enhance process design and operations.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all engineering projects comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of industry standards and government regulations.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality assurance protocols to maintain the quality of engineering outputs. Conduct reviews and audits of project deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and integrity.
• Safety and Risk Management: Champion safety protocols and risk management practices throughout project lifecycles. Analyze potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to prevent industrial accidents and operational failures.
• Technical Expertise and Guidance: Develop P&IDs between process equipment for, but not limited to:
  • Waste Water Treatment Systems
  • Water / Glycol Heat Exchanger Systems
  • Chemical Treatment Systems
  • Food Processing
  • Process Steam
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including management, clients, regulatory bodies, and project teams, ensuring clear and consistent communication regarding project progress and issues.
• Mentoring and Development: Mentor less experienced engineers and support their professional development.
• Utilize safe work practices in accordance with federal, state, local, and company standards.
• Communicate incidents, accidents, near misses, potential hazards, and unsafe working conditions to a supervisor or the Health and Safety Department as soon as identified.

Skills/Education/Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in chemical or industrial engineering or other similar degree.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience working on Industrial/Process related projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or willing to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience and understanding of Industrial facilities and their processes.
• Understanding of industrial and process engineering principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to analyze complex engineering problems and develop effective solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental laws.
• Ability to write sequence of operation processes with P&IDs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical information to non-technical stakeholders and writing detailed reports.
• Efficient in; BlueBeam (or other PDF reader), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
• Preferred experience in; AutoCad, Pipe Analysis Software (CAESAR or other software), Revit

Estimated Compensation Range: $140,000-153,000/year*

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*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design -build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.

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