Chemical Engineer

Job Title: Chemical EngineerJob Description

This role focuses on developing innovative chemical process solutions for complex, high-volume liquid applications. You will work directly with customers to understand their challenges, define a clear scope of work, and design technical solutions using existing and new systems to achieve the desired outcomes. The position combines full life-cycle responsibilities, including process design, pilot plant testing, data analysis, and project management, within a dynamic research and development environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with customers to understand their needs, clarify project objectives, and develop a detailed scope of work.

• Collaborate with internal teams to translate customer requirements into robust technical solutions that meet performance and reliability targets.

• Participate in design validation activities, including pilot plant operations and laboratory testing, to confirm that proposed solutions perform as intended.

• Design pilot plant test plans and develop appropriate processing equipment to evaluate and refine chemical processes.

• Work closely with pilot plant technicians, chemists, and other engineers to execute system testing and ensure accurate data collection.

• Develop process improvement strategies for equipment and systems based on laboratory and pilot plant data to ensure the correct chemical processes are achieved.

• Perform heat and mass balance calculations and hydraulic analyses to determine optimal equipment configurations and process conditions.

• Select and specify equipment such as evaporators, crystallizers, pumps, turbines, and filtration systems to support high-volume liquid processing.

• Interpret technical data and test results to prepare proposals, cost estimates, and technical documentation for customer review.

• Prepare material cost estimates for thermal systems and related process equipment.

• Manage projects from inception through completion, including coordinating schedules, milestones, and deliverables.

• Obtain and negotiate pricing and quotations from vendors, and evaluate information on new equipment and technologies to support project goals.

• Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to clients throughout the project life cycle, addressing questions, issues, and optimization opportunities.

• Ensure that pilot plant systems and processes operate correctly and reliably to achieve the targeted customer results.

• Collaborate with colleagues across all levels of the organization to align on project plans, process designs, and system validation activities.

Essential Skills

• Degree in chemical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

• Strong knowledge of heat and mass balance (HMB) principles and their application in process design.

• Proficiency in reading and developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and related process documentation.

• Experience working with high-volume liquid throughput systems and associated hydraulic calculations.

• Hands-on experience with evaporators and crystallizers used in chemical processing applications.

• Practical understanding of ion exchange processes and systems.

• Experience with membrane exchange and membrane filtration technologies.

• Knowledge of desalination and zero liquid discharge processes.

• Familiarity with the selection and operation of turbines, pumps, and flow control equipment.

• Ability to interpret technical data, test results, and engineering calculations to support proposals and cost estimates.

• Strong communication skills to engage with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

• Proven ability to manage projects from concept through implementation in a technical environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing pilot plant test plans for chemical processes.

• Background in R&D-focused roles that involve developing and validating new or customized process solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to work creatively on intricate engineering problems and propose innovative solutions.

• Comfort working with large-scale systems and thermal processes in industrial applications.

• Experience preparing material cost estimates and supporting commercial proposals.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with chemists, lab technicians, and other engineers in a multidisciplinary setting.

• Interest in long-term career growth, with the motivation to take on increasing responsibility and more complex projects over time.

Work Environment

This position is based on site at a dedicated research and development facility, where you will work closely with customers, vendors, engineers, chemists, and lab technicians on a daily basis. You will be involved in both office-based engineering activities and hands-on work with pilot plant equipment and laboratory systems to validate process designs. The role offers a flexible weekday schedule, typically Monday through Friday, with most team members starting between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and working approximately 40 to 45 hours per week. Additional hours may be required during periods of major deadlines or critical project issues, though weekend work is minimal. The environment emphasizes collaboration, technical creativity, and exposure to large, complex systems that are engaging to design and rewarding to see in operation. The organization offers a stable, growth-oriented setting with strong R&D focus, significant expansion in recent years, and clear opportunities for upward mobility and professional development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hartland, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

This company offers health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, and 401k benefits. They also offer paid vacation and paid holiday. The biggest benefit is that this is a remote role.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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