Principal Process Chemical Engineer

What’s it like working for a company that delivers life-saving products and services to our nation’s military? Humbling. As part of our ordnance systems team, you will be on the forefront of energetics technology and working alongside some of the best industry's top talent. We are currently hiring for an experienced Process Chemical Engineer that can see the big picture to execute capital projects to modernize the plant.

Here, we value our workforce, and their well-being. We prioritize safety, work life balance, and offer competitive benefits. Whether it's a flexible work schedule or career development opportunities, you'll find it with us.   Make a difference doing work you can be proud of, challenged, and part of a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation. 
 
As a Principal Process Chemical Engineer, you will:

• Develop new and redline existing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and Interlock Narratives
• Lead chemical engineering efforts on assigned modernization capital projects
• Be an active team member on a cross functional project team
• Support Process Hazard Analyses for new processes
• Troubleshoot process, instrumentation and equipment problems to support project startup
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Heat and Material Balances
• Lead various calculations for process design (i.e. relief, pump sizing, and heat transfer)
• Develop cost estimates and scope of work for capital projects.  
• Provide field support for I/O, interlock checkout, & startup commissioning activities
• Write, maintain, and update necessary procedures and assist with training operators when needed
• Mentor junior Process Chemical Engineers

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from ABET Accredited University Program
• 6+ years relevant experience
• Process Flow Diagram development    
• Heat and Material Balance development    
• Experience in Process Chemical Design
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagram development (P&ID)
• Hazard Analysis experience - PHA, HAZOP, FMEA, etc.
• Ability to work on shift and/or be on-call on occasion when project requires it

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

• Professional Engineering License (PE) in Tennessee
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
• Experience with Control Systems, specifically Siemens PCS7
• Experience on major ($1M+) Capital Projects

Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience