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Chemical Process Engineer, Renewable Fuels Design

Wichita, KS area (Onsite, about 20% travel)

Design new process technologies, plant expansions, and retrofits for biorefineries across North America. This is a design-focused role, not plant production support: roughly 80% in the office building PFDs, P&IDs, and design packages, and 20% at customer sites for commissioning and startups. Pay is $115K to $145K plus profit sharing and bonuses, with relocation. Three openings.

Must-Haves

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of chemical process design experience in chemical manufacturing, biofuels, ethanol, grain or food processing, or other continuous process manufacturing
• Experience developing PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and design documentation
• Experience with material and energy balances
• Familiarity with Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD, or similar simulation software
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license and willing to travel about 20%

What You'll Do

• Design new process technologies, plant expansions, and retrofit projects
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specs, calculations, and full design packages
• Develop material and energy balances
• Design systems for handling solids, liquids, and gases
• Assist with instrumentation and control system design
• Analyze operating data to cut costs, improve yields, and reduce waste
• Support customer commissioning, startups, and field troubleshooting
• Track engineering deliverables and schedules

Nice-to-Haves

• Ethanol, biofuels, or renewable diesel experience
• Process design support on capital projects from concept through startup
• EPC or process engineering consulting background
• Specialty chemicals or refining experience

What You'll Get

• $115K to $145K base salary, based on experience
• 3 to 10% annual profit sharing
• Christmas bonus and spot bonuses
• 401(k) with 4.5% match
• Relocation assistance
• Short site trips of 1 to 3 days, by company plane or truck
• A collaborative culture with exceptionally low turnover and strong mentorship

About the Company

An industry-leading engineering and process technology firm serving the ethanol and renewable fuels industry, based near Wichita.