Hazmat Chemical Engineer/Chemist

Jensen Hughes has an exciting job opportunity for a Hazmat Chemical Engineer or Chemist in our Seattle, WA or Portland, OR office locations.

• Developing code reports, classifying hazardous materials, preparing hazardous material inventory statements, hazardous material management plan documentation, dust hazard analyses, battery hazard mitigation analyses, facility compliance reports, equipment reports, engineering judgment letters, and alternate materials and methods strategy memos.
• Developing compliance strategies and authoring code interpretations for complex code issues.
• Planning internal training programs and quality assurance programs.
• Directly managing clients, deliverables, budgets, and participating in presentations to clients including design and construction teams.
• Attending meetings with City and Fire officials and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction and presenting on project related matters.
• Preparing proposals, including budget and effort estimates, and participating in business development activities.
• Learning to become a subject matter expert on a team or a team leader.
• Other tasks as needed.

• A master’s degree in chemistry or in chemical engineering is preferred, but bachelor’s degrees will be considered based on work experience.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, equipment schematics, and process and instrumentation diagrams is preferred.
• 3-5 years direct work experience in a chemistry lab, pharmaceutical facility, or a chemical engineering design team.
• Knowledge of chemical reactions and process hazard analysis.
• Some knowledge of building code, fire code, food, healthcare, or pharmaceutical regulations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts to an appropriate audience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam (Revu) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Smartsheets is a plus.
• Pharmaceutical and FDA knowledge is preferred.

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -- we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.  Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

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