Process Engineer (Hybrid/Remote) at VAA – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Process Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Process Engineer. Engineer the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more-sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles.

The Process Engineer in this position is responsible for making sound technical decisions within established guidelines and for leading small engineering and design teams in preparation of technical proposals, reports, and project deliverables for industrial and agricultural projects, in a timely and technical-quality appropriate manner, which meets client, contractual and company requirements.

Your role:

Engineering Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical client contact on small projects supports large projects as required.

• Support preparations of proposals.

• Research, understand and convey client needs for project success.

• Schedule and track assigned project workflow on small projects.

• Maintain discipline-specific project scope, schedules and budgets for individual projects and coordinate with disciplines to ensure successful project delivery of small projects.

• Manage client needs and expectations throughout the project.

• Support internal and external coordination meetings (clients, equipment suppliers).

• Prepare and edit specifications and drawings and ensure high-quality design services to specified VAA/client standards working directly with project team. Accountable for all discipline-specific document content.

• Conduct periodic document reviews to ensure project scope and criteria are met.

• Communicate with clients/contractors regarding RFI's and field questions.

• Perform site visits during design phase to verify existing conditions and identify engineering and coordination issues.

• Perform construction phase site observations on job sites and produce site observation reports as required.

• Manage project budget and billing; identify and prepare requests for additional services on small projects.

• Manage project closeout.

• Keep Principal or Senior Engineer in Charge informed of project progress, challenges and successes.

• Provide weekly input on personnel scheduling; assist project manager with balanced weekly workload distribution.

• Support marketing efforts to develop and sustain targeted clients in key market sectors.

• Develop process mass and energy balances.

• Develop and oversee preparation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

• Develop and oversee preparation of process equipment and instrumentation datasheets, procurement lists, and Requests For Proposals (RFPs).

• Communicate and coordinate with process equipment vendors and technology providers.

• Oversee preparation of all project-related documents (models, drawings, specifications) for process equipment and related systems.

• Facilitate and participate in internal team and client project-related meetings.

• Support project management tasks, such as budget, schedule and scope tracking, change management, etc. as requested by VAA project manager.

• Potential 25% travel to construction job sites.

Lead Responsibilities

• Provide direction, coordination, and distribute work to project team. Oversee project team and assign work tasks for small projects.

• Assist in training and mentoring of new staff and provide performance feedback as requested and assist with other supervisory responsibilities as requested

• Demonstrate leadership with strong engineering analysis and judgment providing appropriate design results and responsiveness to clients.

• Provide performance feedback for technical and engineering staff as requested.

Your resume must include:

• BS, Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or BS Industrial Technology

• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in design and construction (4 years of experience with PE)

• Consulting engineering experience – preferred

Starting Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $115,000. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, paid leave, and more!

Get to Know VAA

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.

Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video

Why VAA?

• It's not all calcs and CAD around here. Join your peers for a chili cookoff or homebrew tasting... get an opportunity to dunk the CEO during our annual Community Caring Campaign. Take advantage of charitable PTO to volunteer for organizations you're passionate about. At VAA, we're committed to building community from within and making a difference in the communities where we live and work.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, and fun opportunities for friendly competition
• Ongoing professional development, including mentoring, online learning and tuition reimbursement.
• An award-winning workplace, recognized by USA Today as a national 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).

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VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer