Chemical Engineer

Job Title: Chemical EngineerJob Description As a Chemical Engineer, you will interface directly with customers to understand their needs and project requirements. You will be responsible for developing a scope of work and providing technical solutions to achieve desired customer outcomes. This role involves participating in design validation, including pilot plant equipment and laboratory testing. Responsibilities + Collaborate with customers to understand project needs and develop a scope of work. + Develop technical solutions using existing systems to meet customer goals. + Participate in design validation and pilot plant testing. + Design pilot plant test plans and develop processing equipment. + Work with pilot plant technicians and chemists for system testing. + Develop process improvement strategies based on laboratory data. + Perform heat and mass balance and hydraulic calculations. + Determine optimal equipment for chemical processes. + Interpret technical data to develop proposals and cost estimates. + Manage projects from start to finish, including vendor negotiations. + Prepare material cost estimates for thermal systems. + Provide technical support and information throughout the project lifecycle. Essential Skills + Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles. + Experience with crystallizers and evaporators. + Proficiency in Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) and Heat and Mass Balances (HMBs). + Experience with high volume liquid throughput systems. + Technical aptitude in ion exchange, membrane exchange, and membrane filtration. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Desalination and zero liquid discharge experience. + Experience with turbines, pumps, and flow rates. + Ability to work creatively and solve intricate problems. Work Environment The role is based at our R&D Facility in Hartland, where you will work on-site daily. You will interact with a diverse team of customers, vendors, engineers, chemists, and lab technicians to develop and validate systems. The position offers a flexible schedule, typically Monday through Friday, with most team members starting between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., working 40 to 45 hours a week. Occasionally, additional hours may be required to meet deadlines or address urgent issues. The company culture promotes technical creativity and offers upward mobility for high-performing individuals. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Hartland, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $120000.00/yr. The company offers health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401k match. They also offer paid vacation and paid holiday. There are other company incentives as well. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hartland,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .

Created: 2026-03-16