Senior Energetics Process Engineer - Federal
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Description

At Burns & McDonnell, you're in control of your career potential. With more than 350 service specialties, you can grow within the company. Our approach is simple: hire the best, discover what they enjoy and excel at, and support their success. You will lead or support key projects for interesting clients and benefit from employee ownership—offering tangible and intangible rewards. We aim to create impactful work for clients and personal growth for our employees. If you're passionate about your work and eager to grow your career, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

Our Federal Group seeks a Senior Process Engineer to support our expanding work in DOE and DOD energetics production facilities. The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience with energetics or explosives system design (synthesis, handling, mixing, charging)
• Apply explosive-safety requirements into designs
• Be experienced in project execution from initial process studies through detailed design and EPC project execution
• Understand project development steps and required detail levels
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing, specifications, and process data
• Demonstrate leadership within a multidisciplinary project team
• Support process modeling using Aspen, Hysys, ChemCAD, or Excel
• Assist business development with estimates and proposals

This role requires a problem-solver capable of adapting standard techniques and devising new approaches. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering or related from an ABET-accredited program with 7+ years of process engineering experience; EPC experience preferred
• Or, Bachelor's in Engineering Technology with FE exam and 7+ years of experience
• Or, Master's in Chemical Engineering with 6+ years of experience
• 10+ years of energetics/explosives experience preferred
• Expertise in engineering techniques, process design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and process simulation software (Hysys, Aspen, HTRI)
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience leading discipline design for large projects and team delegation
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Attention to detail, facilitation, organization, problem-solving
• Ability to review engineering documents
• Ability to travel
• PE license preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoE or DoD security clearance

Compensation

$145,000 - $220,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications, including base salary and potential bonuses.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and 401(k).

This posting remains open for at least 72 hours or until filled. EEO statement included.