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Burns & McDonnell is searching for a Staff Chemical Engineer to join our growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Houston, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your technical design experience and leadership skills at a 100% employee-owned firm voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.
The Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice executes complex projects across the industry, from midstream and logistics facilities and refining assets, to chemical production plants and renewables and emerging market opportunities. This position will allow you the opportunity to bring an innovative perspective to define and develop engineering, procurement, and construction projects, and the opportunity for direct client interaction while engaging your technical skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
The Staff Chemical Engineer will work on an integrated design team within our Oil, Gas & Chemical division to perform the following duties:
- Perform process design calculations and develop deliverables such as hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process simulations, Heat and Material Balances (H&MB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Perform chemical engineering design activities on projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Perform work that involves conventional engineering practices but may involve a variety of complex features.
- May coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program.
- Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience.
- 3 years of chemical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
- Successful completion of FE exam preferred.
- Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Experience in process simulation software (i.e. HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus, HTRI) is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Chemical Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 262414
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #OGC
Description
Burns & McDonnell is searching for a Staff Chemical Engineer to join our growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Houston, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your technical design experience and leadership skills at a 100% employee-owned firm voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.
The Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice executes complex projects across the industry, from midstream and logistics facilities and refining assets, to chemical production plants and renewables and emerging market opportunities. This position will allow you the opportunity to bring an innovative perspective to define and develop engineering, procurement, and construction projects, and the opportunity for direct client interaction while engaging your technical skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
The Staff Chemical Engineer will work on an integrated design team within our Oil, Gas & Chemical division to perform the following duties:
- Perform process design calculations and develop deliverables such as hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process simulations, Heat and Material Balances (H&MB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Perform chemical engineering design activities on projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Perform work that involves conventional engineering practices but may involve a variety of complex features.
- May coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program.
- Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience.
- 3 years of chemical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
- Successful completion of FE exam preferred.
- Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Experience in process simulation software (i.e. HYSYS and/or Aspen Plus, HTRI) is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Chemical Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 262414
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #OGC
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Chemical Engineer
Document your degree equivalency before applying
A three-year bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from outside the U.S. may not automatically satisfy EB-2 advanced-degree requirements. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer files the PERM application.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Petrochemical companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and specialty materials firms file PERM applications regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Chemical Engineer roles by verified green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers who've completed this process before.
Verify your role's SOC code matches EB-2 requirements
Chemical Engineer positions (SOC 17-2041) are classified as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Cross-check your job duties against the O*NET occupation profile to confirm the role's requirements align with your qualifications before your employer files.
Ask your employer about prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Run your job title, county, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the wage fits your expectations.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer letter
Most employers won't begin PERM recruitment until you're onboarded, but some will commit to a start date in writing. Securing a written timeline in your offer letter protects you if internal priorities shift after you join.
Green Card Chemical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chemical Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Chemical Engineer positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on the employer's requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate has strong professional credentials. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer selects the category when filing the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Chemical Engineers?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa requiring annual cap registration with no guaranteed selection. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM requires DOL certification plus USCIS I-140 adjudication before you reach the final green card stage, which typically takes one to three years total for most nationals.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Chemical Engineer position?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign over a 30-to-180-day window, including job postings in print and online, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. For Chemical Engineer roles, this often includes postings in technical publications. Only after DOL certifies that recruitment can your employer file the I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
Where can I find Chemical Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship, so you'll spend significant time applying to employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you search Chemical Engineer roles filtered by verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, which saves you from targeting employers who only offer H-1B support.
Can my employer file an EB-3 PERM application before my H-1B expires?
Yes, and early filing is strongly advisable. PERM processing alone can take six months or more, and USCIS I-140 adjudication adds additional time. If your employer begins the PERM process while you're still in valid H-1B status, you maintain work authorization throughout. Your employer can also use premium processing for the I-140 to reduce uncertainty during that stage.