Want to apply your process engineering expertise for established and new automated processing lines for a Fortune 500 Company with some of the most iconic brands? You’ll take ownership from day one, working on real challenges that push you to grow and make an impact that lasts. If you have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering along with five plus years of process engineering experience, we want to speak with you! We are currently seeking a Sr. Chemical Engineer II to join our Altria Compounds Manufacturing & Operations group in Richmond, VA.

What will you be doing?

• Excelling in a team environment with excellent communication and customer skills, while at the same time working technically independent.
• Providing problem-solving support to maintenance staff to quickly diagnose equipment, controls, and processing issues.
• Leading and managing capital projects.
• Specifying and sizing piping and equipment and developing datasheets (including instrumentation) for capital projects.
• Developing/redlining process PFD and P&IDs.
• Ensuring projects meet quality, engineering specification/standards, industry standards, and cost and schedule requirements for projects.

We want you to have?

• BS Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong background in Chemical Engineering and process theory. Working knowledge of unit operations and process fundamentals (including process controls).
• Experience maintaining and solving processes which use steam is a plus.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve operational challenges in process piping and pumping systems within a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.
• Strong cause-effect analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Process development and process design experience.
• Experience maintaining and solving processes which use steam is strongly preferred.
• Expertise with Clean in Place systems is preferred.
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) processing / GMP requirements knowledge is preferred.
• Working knowledge of project management.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $101,800.00 - $147,700.00.    

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where life works for you — with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real
• Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.