Process Engineer – Industrial, Process and Agribusiness

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Regular Full Time Cincinnati, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position:Process Engineer III

Department:Industrial, Process & Agribusiness (IPA)

Reporting Relationship:Senior Project Manager, IPA

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client.

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The Process Engineer III plays a key role in the successful execution of projects by providing strong technical expertise and delivering high-quality engineering solutions to our customers. This individual ensures a high level of customer satisfaction through clear communication and effective coordination with both internal and external stakeholders. The Process Engineer III will contribute to a collaborative and dynamic team environment by actively leading technical discussions, managing productive meetings, and demonstrating the ability to evaluate multiple ideas or design alternatives and synthesize them into clear recommendations.

This role requires strong attention to detail, agility in adapting to changing project needs, and consistent engagement throughout all phases of project execution. Responsibilities may include time on customer sites to support application of engineering work, verify field conditions, and identify opportunities for process improvement, while also contributing to process documentation and operational best practices. Additionally, the Process Engineer III will begin to support business development efforts through technical input on proposals and participation in customer discussions as needed.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Prepares and oversees the development of engineering documents, equipment specifications, and technical deliverables to ensure alignment with project scope, industry codes, and customer expectations.
• Performs and reviews complex engineering calculations, including mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, hydraulic analysis, and process safety evaluations (e.g., relief valve calculations and relief system design).
• Develops and leads the creation of PFDs, P&IDs, control schematics, and other process documentation; ensures integration of vendor processes into overall plant design.
• Conducts field investigations to verify existing conditions, assess equipment layouts, and identify opportunities for process improvements and tie‑ins.
• Coordinates process engineering activities with other engineering disciplines and project team members to ensure cohesive and accurate design execution.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and subcontractors, and participates in quality reviews of engineering work completed by others.
• Supports estimating efforts and contributes to the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets; helps ensure work is delivered on time and within defined parameters.
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