Job Description
*Important note: This role is located in a small, rural city in SE Montana! NOT in the city it's being posted in.
Gpac is partnered with a well-established energy and power generation organization that is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to support engineering, maintenance, and capital projects at a large-scale operating facility. This role offers exposure to plant operations, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on engineering work supporting critical infrastructure.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in chemistry and water treatment within a power plant or municipal/government utility environment and is comfortable operating in a hands-on, technically focused leadership role.
Position Overview
The Senior Chemical Engineer provides technical assistance to engineering teams in the development of specifications, estimates, outage reports, and engineering plans of moderate complexity. The role supports both maintenance and capital projects and contributes to safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
Support engineering teams with specifications, cost estimates, store orders, and project scope development
Lead and manage chemistry and water treatment programs to ensure regulatory compliance and system reliability
Provide technical guidance related to plant chemistry, water systems, and treatment processes
Support safe, efficient operations aligned with industry and environmental standards
Develop engineering plans and layouts consistent with business and operational goals
Research and review drawings, codes, specifications, equipment data, and manufacturer information
Assist with engineering investigations, evaluations, and equipment performance analysis
Act as a liaison with drafting personnel on field revisions and minor engineering changes
Analyze and manipulate data to prepare calculations, reports, and graphical presentations
Support project management activities for maintenance and capital projects
Participate in cross-functional meetings to coordinate engineering plans and execution
Evaluate vendor proposals and recommend equipment and service purchases
Review vendor and manufacturer drawings for accuracy and specification compliance
Conduct site visits to gather field data and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or Professional Engineer (PE) license in an applicable discipline
Minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience
Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Stable organization with critical infrastructure assets
Exposure to both maintenance and capital engineering projects
Hands-on role with field and office responsibilities
Opportunity to grow technical and business competencies
Collaborative engineering and operations environment
If you're qualified and interested, please send your confidential resume to Brittany at for immediate consideration!
Keywords: chemical engineer, senior chemical engineer, power generation plant, energy, water treatment, chemistry, Montana
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Immediate start