Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts 
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Primary purpose:

Provide engineering design and engineering support for the Company’s Ammonia Production initiatives. The successful candidate will support selected ammonia production technologies, lead/review PDP packages, FEED studies, and oversee Detailed Engineering design till commissioning and start-up. The individual must possess the ability to associate and communicate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading the engineering team in early FEED and overall project development initiatives through application of experience in process design and technology implementation, with specific focus on the ammonia and syngas industry. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the technical engineering activities associated with assigned projects, technologies and/or clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the technical direction and mentoring discipline engineers as assigned to support the engineering efforts.
• Manage client and team relationships on multiple assigned projects to help ensure that the process design basis (PDP) is technically sound and meets the client project objectives. Provide technical oversight of assigned projects from early Front-End Engineering Design(FEED) through detailed design and construction.
• Plan, organize and direct the execution of feasibility studies, technology evaluations, and conceptual designs as required to support client projects or initiatives.
• Actively maintain current knowledge and understanding of market trends, and technologies. Provide periodic updates to division management in support of strategic initiatives, as well as marketing and sales efforts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Identify opportunities and support business development efforts to prepare submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, and related activities.
• Provide technical leadership and representation of the company through active participation in conferences and technical seminars, including activities such as writing papers, delivering presentations and/or supporting conference marketing initiatives and events.
• Coach and mentor sales pursuits and proposal development teams.
• Mentor project staff by providing guidance, instructions and expert level technical advice.
• Manage and support the quality review process for assigned projects, including the feasibility or soundness of proposed plans.
• Manage work activities of technical personnel in the production of process engineering deliverables.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Represents the company towards clients, partners, subcontractors and vendors for technical subjects and may contribute to business development initiatives by reporting information or suggestion to Project manager
• Ensures technical project execution within time and budget, monitoring compliance with QHSES requirements and contractual commitments
• Defines engineering coordination procedures, issues the basic data for design, and approves general project specifications
• Ensures timely approval of engineering and requisitioning documents from the client, as well as timely technical and economical definition of change orders and/or claims
• Contributes to schedule preparation, actively controls schedule execution and proposes corrective actions when needed
• Ensures timely internal and external reporting on engineering / requisitioning activities to project manager and client
• Contributes to respect of material and man/hours budget by proposing optimized technical solutions
• Ensures coordination of interfaces among engineering disciplines and with procurement, construction, vendors, licensors, and partners
• Contributes to defining and coordinating the permitting process with local authorities to obtain approval on engineering documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 15 years related experience in design engineering or consulting required. Previous Engineering & Construction (E&C) experience is preferred.
• Experience leading Front End Engineering Design, Detailed design and construction on process facility projects preferred.
• Advanced degree and/or professional designations (Professional Engineer license) are desirable.
• Expert knowledge of process industry design concepts and best practices specific to the ammonia industry.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of process technical tools and software including process
• simulators and equipment rating programs.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Must possess a valid PE license from any state in USA.
• Knowledge of industry’s regulatory compliance issues and standards.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude and interest in learning and leveraging new programs to accomplish tasks.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Experience in the design or production of ASU, Ethylene, Cracking or Cogeneration facilities.
• Experience acting as owners engineer for large scale facilities through the life of the project

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling.
• Must be able to climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time position.
• Essentially indoors but must be able to work outdoors in project & maintenance activities.
• Travel from 20% of time to engineering offices, field sites and company offices with occasional overnight stays.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V.