Process Engineer III

Gray AES; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray AES seeks a Process Engineer III to join our team, with the position based in one of our offices located in Lexington, KY. The role focuses on leading process design for food and beverage lines and collaborating with clients and internal teams.

The position involves project execution, commissioning support, and documentation to ensure system performance aligns with design specifications. Travel for site audits and installations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on process systems.
• Demonstrated experience in detailed process design for food and beverage processing lines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex process design efforts for food and beverage applications.
• Execute full project scope including design, budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and internal teams to achieve project goals.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on process systems

Job description

Process Engineer III

US-KY-Lexington

Job ID: 2026-5465

Type: Gray AES

# of Openings: 1

Category: ENG-Engineering

Gray AES

Overview

Gray AES is seeking to add a Process Engineer III to its team, with the position based in one of our offices located in Atlanta, GA, Cincinnati, OH, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, or Lexington, KY.

Gray is a family‑owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial. At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future.

Gray AES, the professional services arm of Gray, is a top‑ranked firm offering architecture, engineering, and automation services across the globe. Made up of multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and project managers, these collaborative teams work every day to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers. It’s the spirit of our people – the passion, commitment, and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Who we want…

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on process systems.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in detailed process design for food and beverage processing lines.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Outlook, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, and AutoCAD.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and customers.
• Licenses: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred; PE license is a plus.
• Travel Requirements: Travel required for site audits, installations, and customer meetings as per project needs.
• Physical Demands: Regular use of hands, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Exposure to variable conditions during site visits.

Qualifications

What we expect…

• Technical Leadership: Lead complex process design efforts, applying advanced engineering concepts to develop process systems for food and beverage applications.
• Project Execution: Execute the full scope of project work, including design, budgeting, implementation, procurement, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of processing systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, clients, and internal teams to ensure project goals are aligned and executed successfully.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, adopting best practices to enhance engineering quality and project deliverables.
• Commissioning and Support: Provide support for on‑site commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational optimization to ensure system performance meets design specifications.
• Documentation & Reporting: Develop technical documentation, including equipment lists, flow diagrams, and process narratives.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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