Job description:

• Design and develop new process technologies, plant expansions, retrofit projects, and process improvements for industrial biorefineries.
• Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, equipment specifications, process calculations, and complete engineering design packages.
• Develop material and energy balances for new and existing process technologies.
• Research and evaluate new methods to improve manufacturing efficiency, product yields, and process reliability.
• Design industrial process systems for handling solids, liquids, and gases throughout the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the design of process measurement, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Analyze operating data and recommend improvements that reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and minimize waste streams.
• Troubleshoot operating plant issues and develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Support customer commissioning activities, plant startups, and field troubleshooting to ensure successful implementation of new technologies.
• Assist with project management activities, including tracking engineering deliverables, schedules, and project progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams while providing technical support throughout project execution.
• Apply chemical engineering principles to improve process safety, environmental performance, and operational reliability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 35+ years of process engineering experience within chemical manufacturing, biofuels, ethanol, food processing, grain processing, or another continuous process manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and engineering design documentation.
• Familiarity with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, ChemCAD, or similar modeling platforms.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently following initial training.
• Naturally curious, coachable, collaborative, and capable of understanding the broader business and process objectives.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% to support customer commissioning, startups, and field activities.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel as required.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Join an industry-leading engineering organization developing innovative process technologies that help advance renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. This position offers the opportunity to design new process technologies, support plant expansions, and develop retrofit solutions that improve plant performance, reduce energy consumption, and increase production efficiency across biorefineries. Approximately 80% of your time will be spent in the office developing process designs, preparing engineering packages, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The remaining time will be spent supporting commissioning activities, plant startups, and troubleshooting at customer facilities to ensure successful project execution and long-term operational performance.

This organization has built a reputation for engineering excellence and a people-first culture centered around Collaboration, Humility, Ownership, Innovation, and Stewardship. Engineers are encouraged to ask questions, think beyond individual projects, and understand the complete process rather than simply completing assigned tasks. The company is known for exceptional employee retention, transparent leadership, regular company-wide meetings that keep employees informed on business goals, and a strong commitment to employee development and community involvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys learning, values teamwork, and wants to contribute to meaningful projects that support the future of renewable fuels.

Located just outside Wichita, Kansas, this position offers the advantages of living in one of the Midwest's premier engineering and manufacturing centers. The Wichita area combines an affordable cost of living, short commute times, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation with the amenities of a metropolitan community. Home to a diverse industrial base that includes aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, and agricultural technology, the region provides outstanding long-term career opportunities while maintaining an exceptional quality of life.