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Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences (MS/PhD)

Overview In this role you lead the Thermal Sciences practice, tackling complex in-plant design, commissioning, and maintenance challenges across industries. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, drive safety analyses, and develop client relationships to create asset-safe, efficient systems. You will shape project strategies, perform root-cause investigations, and oversee risk assessment efforts. This position offers opportunities to influence major plant projects and grow a high-caliber consulting capability. ResponsibilitiesLead failure and root-cause investigationsManage multidisciplinary teams across technical disciplinesIdentify and pursue business development opportunitiesOversee project management and client relationshipsPerform engineering calculations and analysesPlan and execute testing programsPrepare written reports, proposals, and presentationsTravel domestically and internationally as neededTranslate technical conclusions for engineers, legal professionals, and business stakeholders Key requirementsPh.D., M.S., or M.Eng in Chemical, Petroleum, or Mechanical EngineeringLegal authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship)Minimum 5 years in plant engineering design, commissioning, and maintenance; process safety and risk assessment; leadership in in-plant or client-facing consultingAt least 1 year in a client-facing technical consulting environmentProfessional Engineering License preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven ability to conduct incident investigations and hazard assessmentsStrong communication skillsLeadership and team-buildingClient relationship managementCombustionHeat transferFluid mechanics