Industrial Process Safety Engineer / Consultant
Job Description
HGI is a leading fire protection engineering and consulting firm helping industrial and manufacturing clients manage the risks posed by combustible dust, chemical processes, and hazardous materials. We are seeking an Industrial Process Safety Engineer or Consultant to join our growing team and work alongside senior staff who provide mentorship as you build your expertise in chemical process safety, hazardous materials, and explosion protection engineering to help clients satisfy applicable codes and standards while making informed business decisions.
This position is offered under two titles: Industrial Process Safety Engineer, held by candidates with a P.E. license, or Industrial Process Safety Consultant, held by all other candidates.
This is an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in industrial hazard evaluation and explosion protection engineering, and to build your engineering judgment as a trusted advisor to clients operating complex industrial and manufacturing facilities. If you’re a highly motivated engineer or consultant who thrives in a collaborative, remote-friendly environment, we want to hear from you.
ROLE HIGHLIGHTS
Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management
You will build trusted client relationships through consistent, reliable service and advise clients on process safety risks and recommended solutions so they can make informed business decisions. You will also communicate directly with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (“AHJs”), insurers, and other project stakeholders.
Hazard Analysis & Code Compliance
You will evaluate chemical inventories, safety data sheets, and process documentation to classify hazards, and perform Dust Hazard Analyses (“DHAs”) in accordance with NFPA 660, 652, 654, 61, 484, and 664. You will also analyze chemical processes and inventories against applicable building and fire codes and nationally recognized standards.
Explosion & Fire Protection Design
You will develop practical, defensible protection and mitigation strategies using engineering, administrative, and operational controls, including systems such as deflagration venting, explosion suppression, isolation, containment, and detection.
Professional Growth
You will deliver client engagements with guidance and technical review from senior staff, building direct client relationships and growing your technical depth in chemical processes, hazardous materials, and combustible dust hazards.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain trusted relationships with client personnel through consistent, reliable service, and advise clients on process safety risks so they can make informed business decisions
- Communicate with AHJs, insurers, and other project stakeholders on assigned projects
- Evaluate chemical inventories, safety data sheets (“SDS”), and material test reports to classify flammable/combustible liquids, gases, oxidizers, combustible dusts, and other hazardous materials
- Review process flow diagrams (“PFDs”), piping and instrumentation diagrams (“P&IDs”), control narratives, and engineering drawings to identify required fire and explosion protection measures
- Perform and document Dust Hazard Analyses (“DHAs”) in accordance with applicable standards, including NFPA 660, 652, 654, 61, 484, and 664
- Conduct process hazard evaluations and engineering calculations to determine hazard severity and the adequacy of proposed protection options
- Develop protection options, and recommend the Best Total Solution based on cost/benefit analysis and client needs
- Perform design tasks and calculations for fire and explosion protection systems, including deflagration venting, explosion suppression, isolation, containment, and detection
- Analyze chemical processes and inventories against applicable codes and standards, and research alternative methods of code compliance
- Perform field surveys, assist with system inspections and acceptance testing, and support post-incident evaluations and regulatory or insurance inquiries
- Prepare reports, letters, specifications, and client presentations that are accurate, complete, and delivered within schedule and budget expectations
Job Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain trusted relationships with client personnel through consistent, reliable service, and advise clients on process safety risks so they can make informed business decisions
- Communicate with AHJs, insurers, and other project stakeholders on assigned projects
- Evaluate chemical inventories, safety data sheets (“SDS”), and material test reports to classify flammable/combustible liquids, gases, oxidizers, combustible dusts, and other hazardous materials
- Review process flow diagrams (“PFDs”), piping and instrumentation diagrams (“P&IDs”), control narratives, and engineering drawings to identify required fire and explosion protection measures
- Perform and document Dust Hazard Analyses (“DHAs”) in accordance with applicable standards, including NFPA 660, 652, 654, 61, 484, and 664
- Conduct process hazard evaluations and engineering calculations to determine hazard severity and the adequacy of proposed protection options
- Develop protection options, and recommend the Best Total Solution based on cost/benefit analysis and client needs
- Perform design tasks and calculations for fire and explosion protection systems, including deflagration venting, explosion suppression, isolation, containment, and detection
- Analyze chemical processes and inventories against applicable codes and standards, and research alternative methods of code compliance
- Perform field surveys, assist with system inspections and acceptance testing, and support post-incident evaluations and regulatory or insurance inquiries
- Prepare reports, letters, specifications, and client presentations that are accurate, complete, and delivered within schedule and budget expectations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong technical knowledge of chemical process safety, hazardous materials, and combustible dust hazard evaluation
- Ability to perform confidently and decisively, balancing adherence to standards with creative, impactful client solutions
- Equally proficient in client service and analytical engineering problem-solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), engineering technology, or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience in chemical or mechanical process design, combustible dust hazard analysis, explosion protection, process safety, or related industrial risk consulting; related experience in adjacent fire protection or industrial safety disciplines is a plus
- Experience working in or designing industrial, manufacturing, processing, or material-handling facilities is highly desirable
- Professional Engineer (“P.E.”) license preferred; candidates with a P.E. license hold the title Industrial Process Safety Engineer, while other candidates hold the title Industrial Process Safety Consultant
- U.S. citizenship or valid work visa required
- Willingness to travel to client sites for site visits and field assessments at industrial facilities, typically 10-30% depending on project phase
