Chemical Engineer

4 days ago


Radford, Virginia, United States BAE Systems Full time
Job Description BAE Systems is hiring a Project Engineer in business development to lead design and construction programs to increase chemical production capacity at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) in southwestern Virginia. The chemical engineer in this role would be responsible for determining the chemical process requirements for conceptual projects while also guiding strategic, estimating and project scope decisions as they pertain to how best to modernize the energetic production facilities at RFAAP.

What is this job like? Most days this role's responsibilities would involve coordinating with the program manager to determine what projects should be prioritized and what each project's technical requirements are. This process involves learning and understanding the current modernization strategy for the facility and reconciling that knowledge with the plant's current needs and making recommendations for projects that satisfy both the plant's future and current needs. This would involve reviewing current chemical production process steps and developing equipment or technology recommendations that inform an estimate that could be utilized to prepare a project proposal for submission to the United States Government to be considered for funding. This role possesses significant opportunity for growth since the energetics industry is a unique and specialized industry where the candidate can select their choice of career development (technical or management) should they desire to develop and hone their expertise.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Technically lead the Modernization programs in design, development and commissioning activities. Responsible for overall technical viability to requirements as well as successful completion of engineering tasks on the assigned projects.Create the technical development plan and overall engineering tasking. Lead the technical team in meeting schedule within budget. Provide regular updates to progress.Provide technical risk management for the project. Coordinate the technical aspects of the Capacity Expansion Modernization programs with the overall OSI (Ordnance Systems Inc.) team.Lead internal engineering or external suppliers in the development of drawings, statements of work, and specification packages for procurement of equipment or services.Prepare budgetary and engineering estimates.Supervise subcontractor work to assure satisfactory performance of the scope of work.Prepare schedules regarding assigned technical tasks and provide status on tasking.Prepare workflow schedule and process task duration estimates.Responsible for assisting the PM in development of the budget, approval of purchase requisitions and of invoices.Performs other duties as required.Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's Degree required; chemical or systems engineering degree preferred.Experience in the chemical process industry (3+ years)Experience in project or construction estimatingExperience in engineering design, development, and commissioning.Experience in an engineering technical project leadership position.Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with various functional departments and customersPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills Experience in Energetics and related processes and Department of Defense (DoD) projects.Cover letter preferred.5+ years' experience preferred.Experience with demilitarization, explosives site safety (DDESB), or environmental safety regulations (EPA, VADEQ, etc.)Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $142600

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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