KFI Engineers · 5 hours ago
Process Engineer
St Paul, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $132K/yr
7+ years expKFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. The Process Engineer III plays a key role in executing projects by providing technical expertise and delivering high-quality engineering solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and coordination.
Consulting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepares and oversees the development of engineering documents, equipment specifications, and technical deliverables to ensure alignment with project scope, industry codes, and customer expectations
Performs and reviews complex engineering calculations, including mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis, and process safety evaluations (e.g., relief valve calculations and relief system design)
Develops and leads the creation of PFDs, P&IDs, control schematics, and other process documentation; ensures integration of vendor processes into overall plant design
Conducts field investigations to verify existing conditions, assess equipment layouts, and identify opportunities for process improvements and tie‑ins
Coordinates process engineering activities with other engineering disciplines and project team members to ensure cohesive and accurate design execution
Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and subcontractors, and participates in quality reviews of engineering work completed by others
Supports estimating efforts and contributes to the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets; helps ensure work is delivered on time and within defined parameters
Participates in construction‑phase support, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and visiting job sites to verify installation quality and provide clarification to contractors
Assists the project team with system check‑out, commissioning activities, and start‑up support to ensure successful operational performance
Contributes technical content for proposals and occasionally participates in customer calls or meetings to support business development efforts
Provides cross‑disciplinary technical support throughout the organization and models collaborative, proactive communication within project teams
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Minimum of 7–15 years of experience in process engineering within industrial, chemical, biochemical, agri‑business, or manufacturing environments
Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future
Demonstrated proficiency in process and utility system design, including experience with process modeling, mass/energy balances, and equipment sizing
Strong skills in process simulation software (e.g., ChemCAD or equivalent)
Proficiency with hydraulic analysis tools such as AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow
Field experience supporting design validation, equipment layout verification, or plant operations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others
Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application, including MS Office
Represent the company in a professional manner
Travel: May include up to 25% domestic travel
Preferred
Professional Engineering Registration or willingness to pursue this designation is desired
Experience in chemical processing, fermentation-based processes, biofuels, biochemical, or agri‑business facilities
Experience serving as a technical lead on engineering projects
Familiarity with instrumentation, controls, and plant automation systems
Previous exposure to supervising or mentoring junior engineers or technical staff
Experience supporting project management activities such as scoping, scheduling, estimating, or coordinating multidisciplinary design efforts
Strong decision-making abilities gained through project execution, field work, or operational support
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
Virtual health services
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) plan
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Company Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Bereavement Leave
Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage
Company
KFI Engineers
KFI Engineers is an engineering company that offers retro-commissioning services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase