Process Designer (Hybrid/Remote)

Vaa, Llc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,261 - 46,149; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing

401(k)

Paid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vaa, Llc in Minneapolis is seeking a Process Designer to join their growing team. The role involves designing infrastructure and producing detailed construction documents. The ideal candidate will have a certificate in construction-related design or significant experience in the field. Vaa offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, profit-sharing, and flexible schedules. Join a culture that values community and professional development while making a real impact on projects across essential supply chains.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of directly related experience or 4 years in lieu of a certificate.
• Proficient in creating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and process flow diagrams.
• Ability to review and back-check Technician's work.

Responsibilities

• Design the infrastructure for various projects including P&IDs.
• Prepare complete construction documents and assist during construction support.
• Communicate with clients and contractors for RFI's and field questions.

Skills

Construction related design/drafting

Technical expertise in design

Communication with clients and contractors

Education

Certificate in construction related design/drafting or higher

Tools

CAD software

Job description

A reputation for excellence. A culture of COMMUNITY.

At VAA, we build value through relationships. Relationships with some of the country’s leading organizations and brands – and genuine, mutually supportive relationships within our teams. Join one of the industry’s leading firms, where you’ll be respected for the work you do and the diverse perspective you bring to the team.

VAA is growing! Growing our teams, our work, the diversity and careers of our people. 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.

8 Reasons to Take the Next Step

Supportive Culture

From your first day, you’ll be set up for success. We offer new-hire peer guidance, mentoring programs and wellness resources to support physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing.

Exceptional Benefits

Get peace of mind from comprehensive and flexible insurance coverage, industry‑leading HSA contributions, paid parental leave, a robust employee assistance program... even pet insurance.

At our multidisciplinary and diversified firm, you’ll have opportunities to work on a wide range of challenging projects designed to ensure efficiency and safety across essential supply chains.

Be seen and heard.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to collective growth. As an equal opportunity employer, VAA is committed to fostering an inclusive culture.

Live fully.

Life / Work Balance

A good career choice can enhance your quality of life – both professionally and personally. VAA offers flexible work options, onsite wellness resources and fun opportunities for friendly competition.

Expand your horizons.

Professional Development

Where can you go from here? Your manager will work with you to map out your path, where you can take advantage of online learning, tuition reimbursement and support to advance your career.

Speak Up.

Every Voice Matters

We invite you to be part of the solution. On a regular basis, VAA seeks out employee feedback and applies those insights to our continual improvement efforts.

Make an Impact.

Community & Global Initiatives

Package meals... raise a hammer... walk for animals... race canoes... dunk the CEO. From volunteer events to our annual community fundraising drive, to charitable PTO, we stand behind paying it forward.

VAA helps employees reach both their professional and personal goals. The opportunity for a hybrid work week is a huge benefit to employees and their quality of life.

Department: Process Full Time - Hybrid/Remote Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States - 55441

Process Designer (Hybrid/Remote)

Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem‑solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Process Designer. Design 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.

Our Process team's work is focused on producing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) / process flow diagrams, process equipment layout, equipment and instrumentation specifications, and conveying system design for dry, liquid, and gas commodities.

Your role:

The Designer works with Engineers and Project Managers to prepare complete construction documents and assists during the construction support phase.

Layout plans, sections and details to specified CAD standards working directly with engineers or project managers.

Provide direction and distribute work to Technicians.

Review and back‑check Technician's work.

Coordinate designs with team members and product vendors.

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

Further develop design skills to support the advancement of technical expertise.

Attend internal coordination meetings and client coordination meetings.

May require occasional travel for site observations and field measurements.

Your resume must include:

Certificate in construction related design/drafting or higher and at least 3 years of directly related experience.

OR at least 4 years of directly related experience in lieu of certificate.

Starting Hourly Range: $28.50 - $33.50. 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), paid leave, and more!

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.

• 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, 2025, 2026 Top Workplace USA and by the Star Tribune as one of Minnesota's Top 200 Workplaces (2022/2023/2024/2025).

Your career. Your talents. Your network.