Process Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Denver, Minneapolis, Richland)

About the role

The Federal Group at Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Process Engineer to support our expanding work with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Defense (DOD).

Responsibilities

• Experience with nuclear system design, safety class/safety significant systems, and NQA-1 programs.
• Experience with energetics/explosives system design, including synthesis, handling, mixing, and charging.
• Experience applying nuclear, chemical, or explosive safety requirements into designs.
• Project execution experience, from process studies to detailed design and EPC project execution.
• Understanding of project development steps and level of detail required in each step.
• Development of PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing, and specifications.
• Completion of instrument process data and specifications.
• Discipline-level leadership on multidisciplinary project teams.
• Development of process models using commercial software or custom Excel models.
• Supporting business development efforts by creating engineering estimates and proposal development.
• Solving complex problems requiring adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Leading discipline design for large projects and delegating tasks to team members.
• Executing work and resolving issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrating critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, facilitation, team building, and collaboration.
• Performing quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Traveling for project support, approximately 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program with 3 years of process engineering experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of process engineering experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering with 2 years of process engineering experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• 5 years of process engineering experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of process design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
• Strong computer skills, including process simulation software (e.g., Hysys and Aspen).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead discipline design for large projects and delegate tasks.
• Ability to resolve issues in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE or DOD Security Clearance required.

Pay

$115,000.00 - $240,000.00 yearly. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and participation in a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program. Additionally, eligible employees receive paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).

Other Information

This job posting remains open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans.