Process Engineer – Industrial, Process and Agribusiness

KFI Engineers PC • Fargo, ND

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Engineer II plays a key role in the successful execution of projects by providing strong technical expertise and delivering high-quality engineering solutions to our customers. This individual ensures a high level of customer satisfaction through clear communication and effective coordination with both internal and external stakeholders. The Process Engineer II will contribute to a collaborative and dynamic team environment by actively leading technical discussions, managing productive meetings, and demonstrating the ability to evaluate multiple ideas or design alternatives and synthesize them into clear recommendations. This role requires strong attention to detail, agility in adapting to changing project needs, and consistent engagement throughout all phases of project execution. Responsibilities may include time on customer sites to support application of engineering work, verify field conditions, and identify opportunities for process improvement, while also contributing to process documentation and operational best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in process engineering within industrial, chemical, biochemical, agri-business, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in process and utilities system design in their core discipline.
• Effective meeting management skills.
• Expert knowledge of technology and the application of technology in business.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences, synthesize ideas into actionable recommendations, and positively influence outcomes.
• Strong planning, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Travel: May include up to 25% domestic travel

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in process simulation software (ChemCAD) and systems hydraulic software (AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow).
• 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.
• Willingness to pursue Professional Engineering (PE) certification.

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 engineering calculations, mass & energy balance.
• Conducts process safety analysis, including relief valve calculations and relief system design under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Conducts hydraulic analysis of complex systems.
• Develops control schematics for integrated processes.
• Supports the integration of complex vendor processes into overall plant design.
• Assists in equipment procurement including detailed technical review of vendor proposals, bid tabulation generation, and providing final recommendations for vendor selection.
• Assists in developing project cost estimates, under senior engineer or project manager supervision.
• Develops and supports 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.
• 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.
• Provides cross-disciplinary technical support throughout the organization and models collaborative, proactive communication within project teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level