Process Engineer I

Process Engineer 1The Process Engineer 1 (PE1) supports foundational process engineering activities at Fluid Quip Technologies. As an entry-level role, the PE1 contributes to the process engineering workflow from initial project conception through detailed engineering, commissioning, system start-up, and plant optimization. This role emphasizes task execution under the guidance of senior engineers while fostering the development of technical expertise and problem-solving skills.Key Responsibilities:Develops a basic rapport with clients, gaining an understanding of client interaction and the various project types FQT can deliverGains knowledge within FQT departments to understand how each contributes to project success. Seeks mentorship and identifies personal training needs and goalsGains knowledge of FQT's technologies, engineering standards, and specifications, ensuring adherence to technical requirementsGains understanding of FQT Process Engineering deliverables throughout the FEL (Front-End Loading) processPrepares Design Base Engineering Reports and client presentations, ensuring accuracy and quality. Collaborates with team members to refine deliverablesPresents Process Engineering deliverables to clients, ensuring clear communication. Supports the team in addressing questions and providing solutionsSizes equipment, piping, instrumentation, and valves (manual, automated, relief), ensuring accuracy under guidanceCreates Engineering Deliverables: Design Basis, Mass & Energy Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, Engineering Lists, Equipment Layouts, and Tie Point Drawings under guidanceGains foundational understanding of process startup activities, developing troubleshooting skills, while supporting team members and the overall projectCreates process control philosophies, functional descriptions, SOPs, and training documents under guidance.Performs process calculations and modeling in Excel and ChemCAD under guidance.Gains understanding of Engineering practices (Geotechnical, Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Permit) required to take an FQT project through the FEL stagesSupports R&D activities and plant trials related to develop FQT technologiesParticipates in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) and Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP) to identify potential hazards in designGains understanding of what quality deliverables look like and the FQT engineering process for QA/QC to deliver all engineering deliverablesGains understanding of engineering costs throughout each FEL stageGains understanding for the time required to produce engineering deliverables, throughout each FEL stage and how that affects the overall project scheduleLearns to collaborate with other engineers and the broader project team throughout FQTQualifications:Developing problem solving skills by identifying challenges and generating solutionsConveys ideas and is an active listener to feedback or concerns. Working towards building trust with teammates and clientsHas a win/win attitude with the team. Demonstrates accountability, trustworthiness and works with the team to collaborateWorking to develop leadership skills of Communication, Influence, Integrity, Decision-making, Empathy, and Adaptability within the engineering team and FQTDemonstrates an optimistic view for good in every situation, is open to new ideas and feedback, and has the resilience to bounce back from setbacksBrings enthusiasm, vigor and focus to the workplace, can maintain momentum and is adaptable, even during challenging timesAccomplishing goals with consistency, attention to detail and perseverance. Is accountable for action and results, whether they are successes or failuresDemonstrates initiative and eagerness to learn; actively seeks out opportunities to contributeBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.Passed or working towards passing FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam0-5 years of practical engineering experience, including internships.Basic knowledge of process engineering principles, mass and energy balances, and system/equipment sizing.Travel requirements vary significantly by project. While the average travel expectation is roughly 25%, certain projects may require up to 100% travel and could involve shift workValid driver's license required.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 Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.Green Plains and Fluid Quip do not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.Equal Opportunity EmployerTo 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.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. Green Plains Inc., Ospraie Management, and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock hold a majority interest in Fluid Quip.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.