Process Engineer I

Fluid Quip Technologies, LLC•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Engineer 1 (PE1) supports foundational process engineering activities at Fluid Quip Technologies. As an entry-level role, the PE1 contributes to the process engineering workflow from initial project conception through detailed engineering, commissioning, system start-up, and plant optimization. This role emphasizes task execution under the guidance of senior engineers while fostering the development of technical expertise and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

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.
Developing problem solving skills by identifying challenges and generating solutions.
Conveys ideas and is an active listener to feedback or concerns. Working towards building trust with teammates and clients.
Has a win/win attitude with the team. Demonstrates accountability, trustworthiness and works with the team to collaborate.
Working to develop leadership skills of Communication, Influence, Integrity, Decision-making, Empathy, and Adaptability within the engineering team and FQT.
Demonstrates an optimistic view for good in every situation, is open to new ideas and feedback, and has the resilience to bounce back from setbacks.
Brings enthusiasm, vigor and focus to the workplace, can maintain momentum and is adaptable, even during challenging times.
Accomplishing goals with consistency, attention to detail and perseverance. Is accountable for action and results, whether they are successes or failures.
Demonstrates initiative and eagerness to learn; actively seeks out opportunities to contribute.
Valid driver’s license required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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.