Process Engineer I

The Process Engineer 1 (PE1) will support foundational process engineering activities at Fluid Quip Technologies. This entry-level role involves learning and contributing to the process engineering workflow from initial project conception through detailed engineering, commissioning, system start-up, and plant optimization. The PE1 will focus on executing tasks under the guidance of senior engineers while developing their technical and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Engineering:

• Develops, with assistance, process engineering deliverables such as: Design Basis, Mass & Energy Balances, Process Flow Diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
• Learns to size and specify equipment, piping, instrumentation and valves
• Learns to perform process engineering calculations and process modeling in ChemCad
• Develops an understanding of the FQT Process Engineering Deliverables throughout the FEL process (Front-end Loading)
• Supports R&D activities and plant trials related to develop FQT technologies

Communication:

• Maintains clear and timely communication with senior engineers, manager, and project teams
• Assists in documenting and reporting project progress to ensure alignment with goals

Safety and Quality:

• Adheres to and promote a strong safety culture within the engineering team
• Ensures high-quality work environments by following QA/QC processes

Technical Proficiency:

• Develops proficiency in basic chemical engineering calculations
• Begins to understand, interpret, and design P&IDs and construction drawings

Project Management:

• Learns process engineering standards and specifications, and how they fit into the project delivery system workflow
• Developing an understanding of the process engineering deliverables throughout the FEL process

Qualifications:
Skills:

• Working to develop leadership skills of Communication, Influence, Integrity, Decision-making, Empathy, and Adaptability within the engineering team and FQT
• Developing problem solving skills by identifying challenges and generating solutions
• Has a win/win attitude with the team. Demonstrates accountability, trustworthiness and works with the team to collaborate
• Conveys ideas and is an active listener to feedback or concerns. Working towards building trust with teammates and clients

Characteristics:

• Demonstrates an optimistic view for good in every situation, is open to new ideas and feedback, and has the resilience to bounce back from setbacks
• Brings enthusiasm, vigor and focus to the workplace, can maintain momentum and is adaptable, even during challenging times
• Accomplishing goals with consistency, attention to detail and perseverance. Is accountable for action and results, whether they are successes or failures
• Demonstrates initiative and eagerness to learn; actively seeks out opportunities to contribute

Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Passed or working towards passing FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam
• 0-5 years of practical engineering experience, including internships.
• Basic knowledge of process engineering principles, mass and energy balances, and system/equipment sizing.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of workdays.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel

Fluid Quip Technologies® offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k)-retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Fluid Quip Technologies will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Company Description
Fluid Quip Technologies® (Fluid Quip) provides custom technologies and engineering services to the biofuel and biochemical industries worldwide. Fluid Quip has commercialized multiple technologies to enhance the base corn-to-ethanol dry grind process, create new and novel alternative feed products, and supply the growing need for carbohydrate feedstocks into the biochemical market. As part of leading agtech innovator Green Plains, together we are transforming our world, creating a cleaner, more sustainable future.