Chemical Engineer, Technical Expert – Biofuels
ICF
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $119,323 - $202,850 per year
About the role
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert in biochemical processes, providing valuable insights into cutting-edge advancements and industry best practices.
- Manage the cost, scope, and schedule of one or more projects.
- Leverage your process technology background to evaluate designs of oil and gas, biofuel, renewable chemical, and hydrogen production systems.
- Lead scoping and feasibility studies, author design basis, equipment lists, layout drawings, and deliver other essential services in FEL-1 and FEL-2 packages.
- Review and refine capital and operating cost assessments, contributing original Class 4 and 5 cost estimates through a combination of vendor quotes, public resources, and precise spreadsheet calculations.
- Draft technology sections for due diligence reports used in project financing.
- Travel to project sites to oversee pilot or demonstration facilities, monitor construction progress, and conduct performance tests for emerging commercial facilities.
- Be a primary resource at ICF for alcohol to jet, renewable diesel, ethanol, and other renewable fuel technologies.
- Lead in hydrogen production technology assessment.
- Manage independent engineering or owner’s advisory projects, collaborating with clients, organizing ICF teams, and overseeing project finances and reporting.
- Participate in business development meetings, contributing to proposal writing and engaging with potential clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemical/mechanical engineering or a related field with a focus on renewable and conventional fuels.
- 15+ years of experience in a technical role.
- Experience with the design and construction of biofuel/biochemical project.
- Experience in start-ups and other low TRL process technologies.
- Experience managing projects and an fundamental understanding of cost, scope, and schedule management with clients.
- Understanding of the interplay between process performance, operating costs, and project financial viability.
- Experience in process design, product standards, equipment selection, and process energy efficiency methods.
- Experience communicating technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
- US Citizenship due to government contract requirements.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
biochemical processescost managementscope managementschedule managementdesign evaluationcapital cost assessmentoperating cost assessmentprocess designequipment selectionenergy efficiency methods
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproject managementbusiness development
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineeringBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering