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Data Center Chief Engineer - Night
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Boardman, OR
- Work in an environment requiring provided ear protection
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Principal Construction Cost Estimator
Parsons Government Services Inc.
Remote, United States
…mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and controls, HVAC, fire protection, telecommunications, and…
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HVAC Building Engineer, 3rd Shift
Northwestern Mutual
Milwaukee, WI
Maintain domestic water systems, drains, pumps, water-management equipment, and fire-protection systems.
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Exempt to Permanent – Engineer (5241) – Citywide (168629)
City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
…which includes two (2) years’ experience equivalent to the 5207 Associate Engineer level or higher;…
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Designer, HVAC
AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Burlington, MA
…offerings include best-in-class HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) and Technology Design; Energy & Sustainability Consulting; Commissioning, BIM/VDC and Advisory…
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Plumbing Engineer
SSOE, Inc.
Birmingham, AL · Huntsville, AL
- $115,000 to $150,000 USD / year
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Plumbing Designer
SSOE, Inc.
Birmingham, AL · Huntsville, AL
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Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (Ph.D.)
Exponent Inc.
Natick, MA
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Structural Engineering Associate (Ph.D.)
Exponent Inc.
New York, NY
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Plant Operator
HCA Healthcare
Reston, VA
- $25.7 to $35.98 USD / hour
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Engineer II with Reston Hospital Center you can be a part of an organization…
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MEP Building Engineer
Building Bridges Across the River
Washington, DC
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Service Operations Coordinator
Shaw Electric
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Thermal Sciences Associate (Ph.D.)
Exponent Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
We are currently seeking a Chemical or Mechanical Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team of Mechanical, Chemical, and…
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Sr. Structural Engineer (MS/PhD, P.E./S.E.)
Exponent Inc.
New York, NY
Collaborating with teams of structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and material science professionals to solve complex multidisciplinary problems.
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Structural Engineer/Associate (Ph.D.)
Exponent Inc.
New York, NY
We are currently seeking a Structural Associate/Engineer for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in Atlanta, GA; Menlo Park, CA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Warrenville, IL;…
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BlackRock Resources, LLC
Coraopolis, PA
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LEAD ENGINEER - MEP (3RD SHIFT)
Compass Group
Florence, KY
Position Title: LEAD ENGINEER - MEP (3RD SHIFT)
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Compass Group
Florence, KY
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Sugar Land, TX
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McCarl's Technical Services
Pittsburgh, PA
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Colwen Hotels
Annapolis, MD
Working knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, PE
GPAC
Houston, TX
- $135,000 to $155,000 USD / year
- Lead mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including load calculations, equipment selection, and energy analysis
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, PE
GPAC
Frisco, TX
- $135,000 to $155,000 USD / year
- Lead mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including load calculations, equipment selection, and energy analysis
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, PE
GPAC
Fort Worth, TX
- $135,000 to $155,000 USD / year
- Lead mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including load calculations, equipment selection, and energy analysis
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, PE
GPAC
Columbus, OH
- $135,000 to $155,000 USD / year
- Lead mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including load calculations, equipment selection, and energy analysis

Bakelite

Scientist – Research and Development (Wood Science)

Decatur, GA, United States

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Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in safe use of hand tools, power tools, saws, cutting tools, and related mechanical or fabrication equipment.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Original job description

At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.

We’re Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you’ll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands.

Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World.

It’s Better with Bakelite.

Scientist – Research and Developments: The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World

You will support the Application Services Team by preparing, testing, and evaluating engineered wood composites, resin technologies, and related materials.
Your responsibilities will include preparing prototypes; conducting hands-on laboratory, pilot-scale, production, and customer trial work; performing physical, mechanical, and chemical testing; interpreting technical data; and communicating results to internal R&D teams and customers.
This position requires strong attention to detail, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively and safely in a technical environment.

It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it.

We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development.
Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet.
Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities.
We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.

Life in Decatur: Located just east of downtown Atlanta, Decatur is a vibrant city with lots of attractions and entertainment. It’s also known as the “Soybean Capital of the World.”

Decatur is home to more than 200 restaurants, boutiques, galleries and other businesses. The city holds year-round festivals, concerts and other community events and gatherings.
Decatur served as the backdrop for HBO's “Watchmen” superhero series.
Explore the DeKalb History Center Museum, or hop a ride to downtown Atlanta to explore Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Garden and more.
Check out some of the area's famed sports teams, including the Braves, Falcons and Hawks.
Love to travel? You’ll be close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world.
Learn more about Decatur

What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities:

Prepare prototypes of engineered wood composites and other composite materials with R&D resin technologies for the purpose of performance testing and characterization.
Conduct physical, mechanical, and chemical evaluation of prototypes and commercial-grade samples, including evaluation of internal bond strength, modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), thickness swelling, water absorption, and emissions. For other composite prototypes, testing may include glass mat handsheets, tear testing, tensile testing, crush testing, and fire testing.
Record and interpret data. Prepare technical reports and communicate results to R&D teams and customers.
Work collaboratively in a team setting to solve problems and drive innovation.
Communicate effectively through verbal and written updates, reports, and presentations.
Plan and manage multiple priorities to complete projects and meet deadlines.
Travel to customer sites to support trials, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical assistance.

Physical or Mental requirements:

Regularly use hand tools, power tools, saws, cutting tools, measuring devices, clamps, and related fabrication or testing equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
Perform work in laboratory, pilot-scale, and production environments that may include exposure to noise, dust, heat, chemicals, moving equipment, and other industrial conditions.
Stand, walk, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods while preparing samples, operating equipment, and conducting testing.
Lift, carry, move, and position materials, tools, samples, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, gloves, lab coat or protective clothing, hearing protection, respiratory protection, hard hat, and safety footwear, as required by task or work area.
Follow all EHS procedures, equipment operating instructions, chemical handling requirements, and job-specific safety training while performing duties.
Ability to work in laboratory, pilot-scale, and production environments that may include exposure to noise, dust, heat, chemicals, moving equipment, and other industrial conditions.

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 30%

What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities):

Bachelor’s degree in wood science, materials science, chemistry, or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related technical experience.
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in safe use of hand tools, power tools, saws, cutting tools, and related mechanical or fabrication equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience preparing, testing, and evaluating wood composites, engineered wood products, resins, adhesives, or related composite materials.
Experience following laboratory procedures, documenting test results, maintaining equipment, and supporting safe lab or pilot-scale operations.
Experience analyzing test data, organizing large data sets, and applying basic statistical methods to support technical conclusions.
Familiarity with mechanical, physical, or chemical testing methods used to evaluate material performance.

Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world? Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers.

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

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