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Principal Chemical Engineer

San Antonio, TX

On-site Full time

$132,000 to $168,000 a year

The employer is an independent energy company with upstream and midstream operations.

As a Principal Chemical Engineer with the employer, you will set technical direction and help shape how the chemical engineering team works. This position is based in San Antonio, TX. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our San Antonio location.

What you’ll do

  • Size equipment and prepare process design packages
  • Take part in process hazard analyses
  • Design and scale up chemical processes from pilot to production
  • Simulate processes in Aspen Plus
  • Support capital projects through commissioning
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work
  • Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Knowledge of separations and reaction engineering
  • Experience with process simulation software
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • PE license
  • Pilot plant experience

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in San Antonio, TX is $132,000 – $168,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Annual performance bonus
  • Employee assistance program
  • Annual professional development and certification budget
  • Commuter benefits
  • Health savings account with employer contribution
  • Paid parental leave

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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