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Sr. Chemical Process Engineer

Apex Companies, LLC
$172,000—$174,000
tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Seattle
600 Stewart Street (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2026

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US.We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry.We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, andwe want you to grow with us.

Role Overview:

This role entails providing overarching Chemical Processing and Engineer support to one of Apex's most valued clients, a national aerospace manufacturer. Over the last 25 years Apex has worked hand and hand with the national aerospace manufacturer helping them achieve their Occupational Health and Safety, Ergonomic and Safety Engineering goals.The incumbent will serve as a Senior Chemical Processing Engineer contractor supporting the aerospace manufacture's chemical processing team located in Wichita KS. This role will be a full-time, onsite position. The client has requested 5 days a week/8-hour day, day shift. The role is slated for 3 months with possible extension based on performance and client need. If selected, the individual will be responsible for deploying process safety information and command media. Additionally, they shall analyze chemical processing metrics and information, recommend and implement improvements to critical chemical processing operations. They will provide technical and regulatory information to cross functional teams and presents proposed design/build solutions, coordinates, develop and deliver training programs that address chemical process management, participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis. Lastly, they will develop plans for scheduled and unscheduled process interruptions with cross functional teams as well as lead and participate in hazard analyses and risk assessments, develop safeguards and provide team recommendations.

The incumbent shall have a strong overall understanding of chemical processing and engineering and will also provide project leadership and project management functions to deploy a national program at the local site. Perhaps most importantly, the incumbent will be an energetic self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a team to produce results. As a disclaimer, this role is subject to termination at any time due to potential client finical and or budgetary restrictions. In turn, the role is also subject to extension.

Your Responsibilities as a Sr. Chemical Process Engineer:



  • Bachelor's Degreewith approximately20or more years' related work experience.
  • Good interpersonal skills with people and organizational skills
  • PEpreferredbut notrequired
  • ChemicalProcessing, Chemical Engineering, ChemicalSafetyand toxicology knowledge/background
  • Experience with data management andreport preparation.
  • Valid driver's licenserequired.
  • Proficiencywith Microsoft Office suite.


What we're looking for:



  • The incumbent will carry a great deal of creativity and have a self-starter mentality.This position entails routine ongoing work and negotiation withnumerouscustomer stakeholders - all of whom need to be 'satisfied' with respect to project purpose, scope, and tactics.
  • This individual relies on experience and judgment paired with the overall work statement provided by the customer to plan andaccomplishgoals.
  • Ensurescompliance with all EHS/OSHA/ACGIH and NIOSH regulations and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations thatimpactthe organization.
  • Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, anda good record and understanding of safe work practices.
  • RepresentsApex'sexcellence to client stakeholderswith full time on site supporting IH needs at a client'smanufacturing site.
  • Bringing a strong background in occupational health and safety sciences suchas;chemistry, physics, toxicology, radiation,safetyetc.
  • Strong skills incollecting, assessing organizing and summarizing data; implementingsolutions and changeswith inprograms tooptimizeemployee safety.
  • Applicable experience in following regulatory methodologies for gathering impactful data.
  • Ability to lead audits, inspections and investigations andcoordinatesresolution of issues.
  • Understanding emerging technology for the identification of potential hazards and control methods.
  • Work in close routine collaboration with the customer, designs, implements and executes an agreed-to service plan.Monitors andreportsprogress on plan completion as directed.
  • Works withnumerousinternal and external stakeholders in the interest of achieving desired overall project velocity.
  • Actsas an advisor to the customer on occupational safety and health issues.
  • Provides input to project managers, client relationship managers, or business development staff on potential new EHS support projects.Participates in business development activities as directed.


Travel Expectations:



  • Per Diemx7 Days/ week for 183 days(Federal GSA Rates for Wichita KS)


  • LodgingRate: $110/day


  • MealsRate: $61/day


Compensation:



  • Theannualsalary range for this role is$173,500/ year ($83.50/hour)


Why you'll love working for us:



  • Company-subsidized medical and dental.
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
  • 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
  • Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
  • Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
  • Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
  • 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.



Apex Job Title: Engineer 3 - Sr Project Engineer

Req ID: 11438

Annual Expected Pay Range
$172,000 $174,000 USD

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