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Process Engineer – Industrial, Process, Agribusiness
KFI Engineers. Provide technical expertise and high-quality engineering solutions for customer projects .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in process engineering, including process and utility system design, mass and energy balances, and equipment sizing. Proficient in leading engineering projects, providing mentorship, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
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Process EngineeringMass And Energy BalancesProcess Simulation SoftwareHydraulic Analysis ToolsProject Management Activities
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Hard Skills
Process And Utility System DesignEquipment SizingField InvestigationsTechnical DocumentationProcess Modeling
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Interpersonal SkillsDecision-Making AbilitiesMentorship
Tools & Technologies
ChemCADAFT FathomAFT ArrowMS Office
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineering Registration
Industry Keywords
Chemical ProcessingBiochemicalAgri-BusinessManufacturingPlant Automation Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical expertise and high-quality engineering solutions for customer projects
- Prepare and oversee engineering documents, equipment specifications, and technical deliverables
- Perform and review complex engineering calculations, including mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis, and process safety evaluations
- Develop and lead creation of PFDs, P&IDs, control schematics, and other process documentation
- Integrate vendor processes into overall plant design
- Conduct field investigations to verify existing conditions, assess equipment layouts, and identify process improvements and tie-ins
- Coordinate process engineering activities with other engineering disciplines and project team members
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and subcontractors
- Participate in quality reviews of engineering work completed by others
- Support estimating and develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets
- Provide construction-phase support, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and visiting job sites
- Assist with system check-out, commissioning, and start-up support
- Contribute technical content to proposals and participate in customer calls or meetings for business development
- Provide cross-disciplinary technical support throughout the organization
- Maintain proactive communication and collaboration within project teams
- Report to the Senior Project Manager, Industrial, Process & Agribusiness
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in process engineering within industrial, chemical, biochemical, agri-business, or manufacturing environments
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future
- Demonstrated proficiency in process and utility system design
- Experience with process modeling, mass and energy balances, and equipment sizing
- Strong skills in process simulation software such as ChemCAD or equivalent
- Proficiency with hydraulic analysis tools such as AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow
- Field experience supporting design validation, equipment layout verification, or plant operations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others
- Knowledge of computer technology and applications, including MS Office
- Ability to represent the company in a professional manner
- Ability to travel domestically up to 25%
- Professional Engineering Registration or willingness to pursue this designation is desired
- Experience in chemical processing, fermentation-based processes, biofuels, biochemical, or agri-business facilities is preferred
- Experience serving as a technical lead on engineering projects is preferred
- Familiarity with instrumentation, controls, and plant automation systems is preferred
- Previous exposure to supervising or mentoring junior engineers or technical staff is preferred
- Experience supporting project management activities such as scoping, scheduling, estimating, or coordinating multidisciplinary design efforts is preferred
- Strong decision-making abilities gained through project execution, field work, or operational support
- Some work locations may involve tough construction-site terrain or lifting/moving field testing equipment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Virtual health services
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with KFI contributions for HDHP enrollees
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) plan
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off, including Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Company Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Bereavement Leave
- Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness coverage
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education