Process Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems

Divertinc; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Divert, a leader in the circular economy, is seeking a Process Design Engineer to join their mission to prevent food waste. This remote position will involve working closely with vendors and teams to enhance design and operational efficiencies in food de-packaging systems, requiring strong engineering skills and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

401K with Safe Harbor company match

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years experience in industrial processes, particularly within anaerobic digestion and waste handling.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.
• Desire to continue to grow their career with a progressive organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and commissioning of process equipment for food de-packaging.
• Manage technology and vendor selection for machinery and instrumentation.
• Develop commissioning plans and assist in start-up.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Job description

About Divert, Inc. - Prevent / Provide / Power

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food–Prevent, Provide, Power–Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment. For more information on Divert, Inc., please visit www.divertinc.com.

Process Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems

Reporting to the Director of Design Engineering, the Process Design Engineer will assist in the scoping, design, commissioning, and operational documentation and training of process equipment for food de-packaging and anaerobic digestion systems.

Moderate travel (~25 travel, project dependent), within the US, will be required to support facilities, projects, and commissioning.

What You’ll Do

• Issue requests for proposals (RFPs) and manage technology/vendor selection for process equipment, machinery, instrumentation, valves, etc.
• Work closely with vendors, contractors, and internal disciplines throughout project scope development, design reviews, and execution and ensuring seamless integration with the balance of plant and standards of design
• Understand impacts of design decisions on safety, product specifications, project scope, and permitting. Work cross-functionally to ensure that all such considerations are understood
• Data driven approach to supporting optimization, troubleshooting, and constraint busting for existing facilities
• Document control narratives and communicate process needs to controls team
• Develop commissioning plans and assisting in commissioning and start-up
• Develop procedures for turnover to operations
• Screen alternative and/or novel equipment options.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or similar from an accredited program
• 5 to 7 years experience in designing and/or operating industrial processes, particularly within anaerobic digestion, waste handling, bulk materials, wastewater, and/or RNG
• Strong engineering fundamentals, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication
• Desire to continue to grow their career with a progressive and entrepreneurial organization
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Compensation Range: $120 - $140K annually
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Safe Harbor company match
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for advancement with a rapidly growing, mission-driven organization
  
  

Location / Work Setting: Remote - candidates for this position should reside within driving distance of one of the following locations:

• Our Columbus, OH office
• Oregon – Eugene/Portland
  
  

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Divert does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement with our HR team will be considered property of Divert, Inc., and no fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired. We kindly ask that external recruiters do not contact our hiring managers or employees directly.