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Lead Chemical Engineer

BCforward
Des Plaines, IL Other
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026

Company Description

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 20 locations in North America as well as India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. 

Job Description

Lead Chemical Engineer
01/23/2017 to 10/19/2017
Des Plaines, IL, USA, 60017
$53/HR ON W2
Responsibilities

• Perform refinery and petrochemical process design work as required to produce Schedule A design packages working as a member of a design team and perform studies relating to revamp of existing processing units.
• Work under close to moderate supervision. Results are reviewed and technical guidance is available.
• Decision making limited to routine issues / problems.

Key Accountabilities for Process/Project Design Engineers
• Creation of the basic design engineering package for technology customer projects.
• Run process simulation tools for design and alternate cases.
• Size process piping and run hydraulics.
• Develop project specifications including all major equipment.
• Coordinate the development of the PFD and P&ID flow diagrams.
• Complete assigned design work per the agreed budget and schedule.
• Keep Project Manager informed of progress on assigned tasks. Bring any problems with man-hour overruns or schedule delays to the Project Manager as early as possible.
• Attend and participate in project team meetings.
• Contribute and participate in customer meetings as assigned and agreed with the Project Manager.
• Apply current design practices and tools for completion of assigned tasks.
• Be familiar with the work process and quality policy and apply as appropriate to each project.
• Document all calculations and work processes in a clear, concise format.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 10-15 plus years of refining experience (Operation or Design)
• US Citizenship or US permanent residency is required

Additional Qualifications
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• Strong presentation skills including MS PowerPoint, Leading Meetings, Customer Presentations
• Ability to function well within a team based work environment



Sandra Taylor

571-267-4186


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Sandra Taylor 

571-267-4186


Salary : $2 - $53

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