Chemical Engineer, Technical Expert – Biofuels

ICF

Chemical Engineer Technical Expert at ICF enabling sustainable energy innovation and managing technical projects. Lead efforts in biofuels, biochemical processes, and renewable technologies.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $119,323 - $202,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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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