Process Chemical/Mechanical Engineer – Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $40.87-- $62.50 per hour DOE

Location: Boise, ID (Primarily remote; onsite 50% first month, then ~1 week/month)

Overview

We are seeking a Process Chemical/Mechanical Engineer to support complex industrial facilities projects. The successful candidate will act as the owner’s representative, reviewing designs, specifications, and drawings, providing feedback, and supporting construction and tool integration. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery of chemical and mechanical systems, including piping for water, wastewater, process chemicals, and gases, as well as supporting the installation of advanced manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on design packages, P&IDs, layouts, equipment plans, and construction documents

• Support multi-discipline design team as the process chemical/mechanical representative

• Review vendor submittals, RFIs, and construction documents

• Oversee design for piping, chemical distribution, gas distribution, process utilities, pumps, tanks, and related facilities systems

• Support retrofit or new installation of mechanical systems, including calculations, sizing, specification, and integration

• Conduct field visits, inspections, and construction support as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

• Minimum 2 years of chemical/mechanical facilities engineering experience, including process piping, chemical/gas distribution, pumps, tanks, and related systems

• Minimum 2 years of design project delivery experience

• Strong collaboration, organizational, and communication skills

• Leadership experience, ability to prioritize, and work effectively in teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Valid state driver’s license

• Ability to work onsite as required

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with semiconductor manufacturing tools in cleanroom environments

• AutoCAD proficiency

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Forward-thinking, innovative, and eager to learn best practices

• 1 year of field experience

• EIT or PE license

Physical Requirements

• Field visits at active construction sites, including walking long distances, standing/sitting for extended periods, bending, climbing ladders, catwalks, working in small spaces

• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs