Remote Chemical Engineering R&D Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Position Profile

Weaver is seeking talented professionals to join our growing Energy Compliance Services (ECS) team. Weaver’s ECS practice is dedicated to helping businesses navigate compliance with evolving regulations, including regulations governed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board, as well as other various states and provinces. Many of the environmental programs we focus on within our ECS practice are rooted in managing the human impact on the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing sustainability. We have substantial expertise and experience with transportation fuel regulations, including petroleum-based fuels as well as renewable fuels.

The ECS Supervisor or Manager Chemical Engineer will be responsible for leading assurance and consulting engagements that generally relate to regulatory compliance. They will be responsible for developing expertise in technical laws and regulations related to the ECS practice. Day-to-day work will include assisting with and supervising engineering reviews, conducting on-site inspections of renewable fuel production facilities, and performing mass and energy balance calculations. They will also prepare client-ready deliverables, assist in preparation of annual template updates, and provide client billing and other status updates. They will work closely with leadership remotely from our Virtual Office in order to execute plans effectively. 

This is an opportunity that will require up to 20% travel to clients in the U.S.

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited University
• 4+ years of experience in the chemical engineering field, with a solid background in project management, consulting, regulatory compliance, and/or client relations
• Experience performing mass and energy balance calculations
• Experience interpreting and preparing block flow diagrams (BFDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and process descriptions
• Demonstrates independent thinking and strong decision-making skills
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Develops meaningful client relationships and acts on ways to improve client satisfaction
• Ability to plan, execute, and supervise concurrent projects, delegating work as applicable

Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred:

• Currently holds EIT license with plans to pursue the Professional Engineer (PE) license. If not working towards the EIT or PE license, then currently holds PMP certification
• Experience as a mentor
• Passionate about training others and serving as a resource to less experienced engineers
• Exposure to oil and gas industry, or experience in energy compliance and fuels regulations
• Extensive understanding of refining and renewable fuel production processes

Annual Base Pay Range in Illinois: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Weaver Benefits At Weaver, our most valuable resources is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees' wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. Weaver goes beyond offering competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.  Learn more here - Weaver benefits. We support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days! 

We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal L&D department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

What’s next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. Applications for this position will be accepted for at least 5 days from the date of posting. We encourage any candidate who is interested and qualified to apply as soon as possible. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.