Chemical Engineer

Who is Re:Build Optimation Technology and Re:Build ManufacturingRe:Build Optimation Technology, LLC is an engineering, design and fabrication firm in Rochester, New York. We work with customers across many industries to develop and deliver custom industrial skids and custom industrial machines to meet unique requirements.  We design and build custom automation solutions to make these systems functional.  Optimation is employee centric and has been named a Top Workplace for the past two years.Re:Build Manufacturing is a family of industrial businesses combining cutting-edge enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America's next generation industrial company. Re:Build leverages a deep expertise in operations management and technology to supercharge performance of its subsidiaries by implementing core technologies across industrial platforms in diversified growth markets. We seek to revitalize the U.S. manufacturing base over the coming decades, creating substantial opportunities for our employees and the communities where we operate.If you like a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged with a diverse set of projects, we offer a great deal of variety and empower our staff to take on as much responsibility as they can handle, offering a helping hand and experienced-based coaching and the support of a highly competent team. Work life balance is important to us, and our goal is to enable technical challenges and success as well as an environment that provides the freedom to participate in fulfilling activities outside of the workplace.  We want our employees to have avenues for personal and professional growth.Who we are looking for We are seeking a Chemical Engineer to join our team and assist in designing, implementing, and enhancing a range of chemical processing equipment. Responsibilities for the role involve conducting research studies, proposing solutions, and supervising the implementation and troubleshooting of different processes. In the end, you will collaborate with a team of Engineers to find opportunities within our plants and supervise strategies to enhance efficiency and safety. What you'll get to doDevelop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and heat and material balances.Create detailed engineering drawings and process models using CAD and simulation tools.Participate in design reviews, requirements gathering, and vendor coordination.Support and occasionally lead the development and writing of technical reports and project documentation.Participate in internal and client-facing meetings, support project proposals and estimates, and collaborate with a wide range of fields.Facilitate requirements gathering, concept & preliminary design, and vendor engagement.Collaborate with mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls engineers and designers, as well as fabrication and field service teams.What you bring to the team3+ years of relevant experience in industrial process equipment and/or capital project environments.Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and personal management skills.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced engineering environment; naturally curious.Experience with CAD software/tools; AutoCAD 2D/3D and/or SolidWorks preferred.Familiarity with process simulation software; ChemCAD is preferred.Familiarity with process diagramming and flowcharting tools, with a preference for Microsoft Visio.Experience gathering, documenting, and communicating technical project requirements.Experience estimating overall & engineering project costs.Ability to be on-site at our offices in Rochester, NY, and/or Rush, NY.Willingness to travel to client sites and suppliers as needed (typically