Chemical Engineer (Forensic Engineer)

SEA, Ltd. is a nationally recognized forensic engineering firm, seeking a chemical Engineer to join our team, due to growth! This is an exceptional opportunity for a curious, detail-oriented professional to learn and grow within a company that has over 56 years of industry knowledge and experience. We provide all forensic/industry-specific training!

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of projects involving the evaluation and investigation of physical, chemical and biological environmental hazards
• Investigate complex engineering scenarios involving chemical releases and exposure events, environmental contamination, groundwater and soil contamination, industrial process failures, chemical manufacturing incidents, product failures involving chemicals
• Review engineering drawings, operating procedures, testing, and maintenance records
• Analyze environmental and scientific data
• Develop technically defensible scientific opinions
• Prepare comprehensive engineering reports
• Provide deposition and courtroom testimony as an expert witness
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Utilizes and applies knowledge of industry-specific standards and codes
• Conducts unbiased investigations for various types of clients
• Provides technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms both verbally and in writing
• Ability to accept and integrate constructive feedback into job performance
• Regular and predictable presence in the office

Position Requirements:

• Preferred M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical or Environmental Engineering with related Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) a plus, not required
• Minimum of five years of post-academic related industry experience
• Experience in reviewing and/or preparing SDS preferred
• Experience in identification and selection of appropriate PPE for job functions and/or tasks
• Experience in the oil and gas/chemical industry is preferred
• Excellent oral and writing skills
• Public speaking/Teaching experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel 30% of the time
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to climb a ladder and maneuver in and on buildings and structures
• Ability to drive in all conditions
• Ability to fly on airplanes
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
• Ability to visually inspect job sites and relevant artifacts
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
• Ability to learn a new industry and obtain required certifications

Benefits:

• Company-funded professional certifications, fees, licenses and dues
• Company-funded professional development
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Parental leave policy
• Performance bonus program
• Extensive forensic training
• Two medical plans
• Company-funded HSA
• Wellness Rewards program
• Dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement for site travel above the federal rate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account plans
• Majority of office locations have on-site workout facility

S-E-A places a strong value on employee health and wellness across the company. As part of this commitment, S-E-A offers several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, such as medical, dental and vision plans, company-paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, parental leave, company-funded HSA, an employee assistance program and a wellness rewards program. Additionally, most offices have an on-site workout facility.