Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC · 15 hours ago
Process Engineer I
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expFluid Quip Technologies is a company that provides custom technologies and engineering services to the biofuel and biochemical industries worldwide. They are seeking a Process Engineer I who will support foundational process engineering activities, contributing to the workflow from project conception through to plant optimization under the guidance of senior engineers.
BiotechnologyRenewable EnergyInformation TechnologyBiofuel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develops a basic rapport with clients, gaining an understanding of client interaction and the various project types FQT can deliver
Gains knowledge within FQT departments to understand how each contributes to project success. Seeks mentorship and identifies personal training needs and goals
Gains knowledge of FQT’s technologies, engineering standards, and specifications, ensuring adherence to technical requirements
Gains understanding of FQT Process Engineering deliverables throughout the FEL (Front-End Loading) process
Prepares Design Base Engineering Reports and client presentations, ensuring accuracy and quality. Collaborates with team members to refine deliverables
Presents Process Engineering deliverables to clients, ensuring clear communication. Supports the team in addressing questions and providing solutions
Sizes equipment, piping, instrumentation, and valves (manual, automated, relief), ensuring accuracy under guidance
Creates Engineering Deliverables: Design Basis, Mass & Energy Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, Engineering Lists, Equipment Layouts, and Tie Point Drawings under guidance
Gains foundational understanding of process startup activities, developing troubleshooting skills, while supporting team members and the overall project
Creates 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 stages
Supports R&D activities and plant trials related to develop FQT technologies
Participates in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) and Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP) to identify potential hazards in design
Gains understanding of what quality deliverables look like and the FQT engineering process for QA/QC to deliver all engineering deliverables
Gains understanding of engineering costs throughout each FEL stage
Gains understanding for the time required to produce engineering deliverables, throughout each FEL stage and how that affects the overall project schedule
Learns to collaborate with other engineers and the broader project team throughout FQT
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field
Passed or working towards passing FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam
0-5 years of practical engineering experience, including internships
Basic knowledge of process engineering principles, mass and energy balances, and system/equipment sizing
Valid driver's license required
Benefits
Business casual work environment
Health
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)-retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching
Company
Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC
The Leader in Ethanol Technology, Engineering, and Process Solutions FQT brings over 30 years of experience in corn wet/dry milling, ethanol, and ag processing industries to provide value to customers around the world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-05Acquired
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