iLocatum
Chemical Process Engineer - Renewable Fuels Design
$115,000.00 - $145,000.00
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.
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