Process Engineer

California Bioenergy LLC•Bakersfield, CA

5d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

A degreed engineer (typically a B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering), with EIT or PE, desirable. Capable of handling the technical aspects of projects while keeping overall project goals in mind. California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), founded in 2006, is one of the nation’s leading developers, owners, and operators of dairy digester projects. Working closely with our family dairy partners and agencies, including CARB, CDFA, CPUC, CEC, and the EPA, alongside affiliates Midwest Bioenergy, Northwest Bioenergy, and Southwest Bioenergy, we capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and beneficially use it to generate renewable natural gas (RNG) and electricity. Our projects reduce more than 1 million metric tons of CO₂e emissions per year, with a pathway to doubling these reductions over the next three years. A major use of CalBio RNG is as vehicle fuel; when truck fleets transition from diesel to natural gas, pollution emissions can drop by ~90%, delivering immediate air-quality benefits in communities such as California’s San Joaquin Valley and the L.A. Basin. These projects also help protect local air and water quality, create jobs, and provide new revenue and other meaningful benefits for our dairy partners.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college required.
2–5 years process engineering experience required.
Ability to develop simple block flow diagrams, heat and material balance, and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
Ability to develop or review Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data, common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write conforming to a prescribed style and format.
Ability to comprehend and apply the principles of basic engineering calculations.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of practical problems.

Nice To Haves

EIT or PE, desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepares or reviews design drawings, calculations, data sheets, specifications and other documents based on specific task direction from Senior Engineers or Lead Engineers.
Understands basic operating principles and is familiar with engineering standards and codes.
Assumes some project management responsibilities.
Possesses good organizational, planning, written and oral communication skills to manage projects. Attentive to detail and completeness. Interfaces directly with engineering consultants, contractors, and equipment vendors on an as-needed basis.
Is proficient in engineering and computer simulation software necessary to perform calculations.
Perform site visits to conduct field troubleshooting.