Senior Process Engineer - Ethanol (Hybrid/Remote)

In a world of "supply chain disruptions," be part of the solution. VAA engineers are behind the facilities that keep grain flowing to food manufacturers, minerals paving our nation's roads, biofuels powering sustainable energy and more. We're tackling complex challenges and playing a vital role in our clients' success. And now, our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Senior Process Engineer - Ethanol.

This position is a specialist in Ethanol process equipment and operations and acts as a subject-matter expert for our Ethanol or Chemical processing facility clients and internal design teams, as required.

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VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects for a range of markets, including corporate, retail, hospitality and government. We also develop bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution.

We partner with facility owners, architects and contractors nationwide - and beyond - to bring vision to life and accomplish business objectives. Putting relationships first has established nearly a half century of excellence and an impressive track record of repeat business.

VAA is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with an office in Sioux Falls, SD. We are professionally licensed in 49 states and 5 Canadian provinces.

Your role:

• Serve as the subject-matter expert and client's primary point of contact for the specific areas of expertise.
• Prepare technical reports, procurement specifications, and design sketches.
• Review equipment vendors technical proposals, provide bid tab comparisons and recommendations.
• Research, understand and convey client needs to meet client's expectations for process optimization and upgrades.
• Facilitate internal and external coordination meetings (clients, equipment suppliers) as required.
• Communicate with clients, equipment vendors, controls installers, and other stakeholders regarding the process equipment design, installation, and operation.
• Closely manage budget assigned to them; identify and prepare requests for additional services.
• Closely manage work schedule assigned to them; proactively communicate any potential delays to VAA project manager.
• Keep VAA Project Manager and Principal-In-Charge informed of their work progress, challenges, and successes.
• Mentor and train VAA engineers and technical staff if requested.
• Demonstrate leadership with excellent engineering analysis and judgment providing appropriate results and responsiveness to clients.
• Perform site visits, if requested.

Your resume must include:

• BS in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 8 + years of experience in design and construction of ethanol facilities and processes.
• Experience with ethanol process equipment and operations required.
• Consulting engineering experience preferred.

Why VAA?

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.

As a VAA Senior Process Engineer, you're more than just a piece of the puzzle. We believe in giving employees the opportunity to succeed - to take ownership of complex projects and see them through - while continually developing their talents to their full potential. Along the way, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation designed to attract and retain top talent, together with generous profit-sharing
• Exceptional benefits, including comprehensive and flexible insurance benefits, industry-leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program... even pet insurance.
• Support for life/work balance: flexible schedule options, onsite wellness resources 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 Top Workplace USA, by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024) and by Gallagher as a Best-In-Class Employer (2022).

A culture of community

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.

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