Chemical Engineer (Forensic Engineer)

SEA, Ltd.

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering (related Bachelor’s required)
  • Minimum 5 years relevant post-academic industry experience
  • Experience in oil and gas or chemical industry preferred
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Public speaking or teaching experience is an asset
  • Experience in preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and selecting PPE

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects evaluating environmental hazards
  • Investigate chemical releases, contamination, and engineering failures
  • Review engineering documents and maintenance records
  • Analyze environmental and scientific data
  • Develop defensible scientific opinions
  • Prepare comprehensive engineering reports
  • Testify as an expert witness and prepare findings for clients

Benefits

  • Company-funded professional certifications and licenses
  • Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Parental leave policy
  • Performance bonus program
  • Comprehensive medical plans
  • Wellness Rewards program
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability policies
  • Mileage reimbursement for site travel
  • On-site workout facilities in most locations
Full Job Description
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the management of projects involving the evaluation and investigation of physical, chemical and biological environmental hazards
  • Investigate complex engineering scenarios involving chemical releases and exposure events, environmental contamination, groundwater and soil contamination, industrial process failures, chemical manufacturing incidents, product failures involving chemicals
  • Review engineering drawings, operating procedures, testing, and maintenance records
  • Analyze environmental and scientific data
  • Develop technically defensible scientific opinions
  • Prepare comprehensive engineering reports
  • Provide deposition and courtroom testimony as an expert witness
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Utilizes and applies knowledge of industry-specific standards and codes
  • Conducts unbiased investigations for various types of clients
  • Provides technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
  • Regular and predictable presence in the office


Position Requirements:
  • Preferred M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering with related Bachelor's Degree
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) a plus, not required
  • Minimum of five years of post-academic related industry experience
  • Experience in reviewing and/or preparing SDS preferred
  • Experience in identification and selection of appropriate PPE for job functions and/or tasks
  • Experience in the oil and gas/chemical industry is preferred
  • Excellent oral and writing skills
  • Public speaking/Teaching experience a plus

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to travel 30% of the time
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to climb a ladder and maneuver in and on buildings and structures
  • Ability to drive in all conditions
  • Ability to fly on airplanes
  • Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
  • Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
  • Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications


Benefits:
  • Company-funded professional certifications, fees, licenses and dues
  • Company-funded professional development
  • Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
  • Parental leave policy
  • Performance bonus program
  • Extensive forensic training
  • Two medical plans
  • Company-funded HSA
  • Wellness Rewards program
  • Dental & vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement for site travel above the federal rate
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Section 125 Flexible Spending Account plans
  • Majority of office locations have on-site workout facility

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