Divert · 1 month ago
Sr. Process Design Engineer
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expDivert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. They are seeking an experienced Senior Process Design Engineer to assist in the design, commissioning, and documentation of process equipment for food depackaging, anaerobic digestion, and wastewater systems.
RecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
Hiring Manager
Tracy Gabrelcik
Responsibilities
Play a pivotal role in the development and successful execution of the company’s technological solutions for recycling wasted food
Issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) and managing technology/vendor selection for process equipment, machinery, instrumentation, etc
Working closely with vendors, contractors, and internal disciplines throughout project scope development, design reviews, and execution and ensuring seamless integration with the balance of plant and standards of design
Understanding the impacts of design decisions on safety, process, operation, project scope, and permitting. Working cross-functionally to ensure that all such considerations are understood by the team
A data driven approach to supporting optimization, troubleshooting, and constraint busting for existing facilities
Documenting control narratives and communicating process needs to the controls team for new equipment or processes
Developing commissioning plans and assisting in commissioning and start-up
Developing procedures for turnover to operations
Screening alternative and/or novel technology options
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or similar from an accredited program
7 to 10 years' experience in designing and/or operating/supporting industrial processes, ideally within anaerobic digestion, waste handling, wastewater, and/or RNG
Strong engineering fundamentals, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential
Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication
Desire to continue to grow their career with a progressive and entrepreneurial organization
Impeccable execution skills, self-starter, motivated, and independent, yet communicative about plans and progress
Preferred
Preferred direct experience designing and/or supporting facilities in the waste processing industry. Including depackaging, anaerobic digestion, wastewater, and/or biogas upgrade
Operational and/or hands on experience and perspective preferred
Benefits
Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
Life Insurance
401K with Safe Harbor company match
Paid Time Off
Opportunities for advancement with a rapidly growing, mission-driven organization
Company
Divert
Divert provides sustainable infrastructure solutions that eliminates waste from the retail industry.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$102.71MKey Investors
Wittington InvestmentsEnbridge
2026-01-20Series Unknown
2023-03-01Private Equity· $100M
2018-01-02Undisclosed· $2.71M
Leadership Team
Nick Whitman
Co-Founder & COO
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