Chemical Project Engineer

Who we are

NTH Consultants, Ltd. (NTH) has been providing professional engineering consulting services to the energy, community development, industry, transportation, and water markets since 1968. From a small, Detroit-based, geotechnical engineering firm, our company has grown into to a nationally recognized, full service infrastructure and environmental consulting firm, providing a wide range of services in civil design, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, and facilities engineering. Those who join our team will see first-hand the impact they have on the environment, public infrastructure, renewable energy, and community development efforts through exciting, high-profile, and challenging projects. Every day, our staff solves problems and overcomes challenges that make an immediate difference to our clients and the people they serve.

A day in the life of a Chemical Project Engineer at NTH

• Join a highly functional team in the support and development of renewable fuels and renewable energy projects.
• Provide technical expertise and management support to the Renewable Natural Gas facilitation team.
• Function as an available point of contact with clients on projects and ensure a high level of client service and satisfaction.
• Prepare and review written technical reports, safety manuals, and process information.
• Facilitate "what-if" analyses as part of hazard and operability studies (HAZOPs).
• Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies to coordinate regulatory approvals.
• Offer technical guidance and training to staff.

• Develop and present project and technical presentations to clients, technical organizations, and in-house staff.

   

What you need to apply

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree from a 4-year accredited college or university.

5+ years of demonstrated experience in OSHA Process Safety Management and U.S. EPA Risk Management Programs, including:

• Coordination of initial and updates to Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including facilitation of hazard and operability studies (HAZOPs) using "What-if" or similar techniques
• Development of PSM / RMP Manuals for various types of sources
• Performance of risk management modeling and estimation
• Ability to read and interpret process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs)
• Experience performing PSM / RMP audits and applicability reviews

Previous experience in renewable natural gas, landfill gas, biogas, water treatment, chemical process or similar industries preferred.

Previous experience with a consulting firm preferred.

Must have strong written and oral communication skills, be able to work in a team environment as well as independently, and mentor/train staff.

Must have demonstrated team-oriented approach to problem solving and have strong interpersonal skills for contact with clients and fellow engineers/technicians.

Accuracy, dependability, and strong organizational skills.

Exceptional time management skills; ability to manage multiple assignments at any given time.

May be required to perform job duties in the field and office, during non-standard hours, as necessary.

Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Ability to organize technical material into comprehensive reports as well as perform QA/QC reviews on work product.

Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring and training junior staff.

Demonstrated ability to seek and establish new clients and build good business relationships with both new and current clients.

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