Green Plains Inc. · 7 hours ago
Process Engineer I
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expGreen Plains Inc. is a company that provides custom technologies and engineering services to the biofuel and biochemical industries. The Process Engineer I role supports foundational process engineering activities, contributing to the workflow from project conception through detailed engineering and plant optimization under the guidance of senior engineers.
TransportationAgricultureRenewable EnergyLogisticsAgTechBiofuel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
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
Travel requirements vary significantly by project. While the average travel expectation is roughly 25%, certain projects may require up to 100% travel and could involve shift work
Valid driver's license required
Benefits
Generous benefit package including 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
Green Plains Inc.
Green Plains Inc.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-22Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-01-26Grant· $0.5M
2006-03-15IPO
Leadership Team
Ann Reis
Chief Financial Officer
Michelle Mapes
Head of Carbon; Former Interim Principal Executive Officer
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