Chief Engineer - Industrial / Process

Position Overview

C&S is seeking a Chief Engineer to join our Industrial Process team in Syracuse. The Chief Engineer will develop technical design solutions for mechanical process systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop effort budgets and schedules for prospective project pursuits.
• Process Optimization: Develop and optimize industrial processes for improved efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Apply advanced problem-solving techniques and tools to enhance process design and operations.
• Ensure all engineering projects comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of industry standards and government regulations.
• Implement and oversee quality assurance protocols to maintain the quality of engineering outputs.
• Conduct reviews and audits of project deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and integrity.
• Champion safety protocols and risk management practices throughout project lifecycles.
• Analyze potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to prevent industrial accidents and operational failures.
• Technical Expertise and Guidance: Develop P&IDs between process equipment for, but not limited to: Waste Water Treatment Systems, Water/Glycol Heat Exchanger Systems, Chemical Treatment Systems, Food Processing, Process Steam.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including management, clients, regulatory bodies, and project teams, ensuring clear and consistent communication regarding project progress and issues.
• Mentoring and Development: Mentor less experienced engineers and support their professional development.
• Utilize safe work practices in accordance with federal, state, local, and company standards.
• Communicate incidents, accidents, near misses, potential hazards, and unsafe working conditions to a supervisor or the Health and Safety Department as soon as identified.

Skills/Education/Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in chemical or industrial engineering or other similar degree.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience working on Industrial/Process related projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or willing to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience and understanding of Industrial facilities and their processes.
• Understanding of industrial and process engineering principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental laws.
• Ability to analyze complex engineering problems and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical information to non-technical stakeholders and writing detailed reports.
• Efficient in; BlueBeam (or other PDF reader), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook.
• PREFERRED: Experience in; AutoCad, Pipe Analysis Software (CAESAR or other software), Revit.

Estimated Compensation Range

$140,000 - $153,000/year*

Learn About Our Comprehensive Benefits

Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE

C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.

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