Minneapolis, MN, USA | Salary | 60,000-85,000 per year | Full Time - Hybrid

Process Staff Engineer - Entry-level

Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring a Process Engineer. The Process Engineer is responsible for making sound technical decisions in preparation of drawings, models, calculations, and other project deliverables for industrial, food, chemical, biofuels, and agricultural processing projects throughout North America. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles.

Your role:

Under the direction of a Project or Senior Engineer you will:

Prepare project-related process design documents (PFD's, P&ID's, models, drawings, specifications) for process equipment and systems.

Work under supervision of Project or Senior level engineers for process design-related questions.

Adhere to and enforce VAA's design standards and quality control processes and requirements. Ensure that prepared documents meet these requirements.

Assist Project or Senior engineers in preparation technical reports and proposals.

Assist Project or Senior engineers in maintaining process design-specific project scope, schedules and budgets.

Communicate and coordinate with other disciplines at VAA and ensure seamless multi-discipline design coordination on VAA's project deliverables.

Prepare and edit specifications and drawings and ensure high-quality design services to specified VAA/client standards working directly with project team.

If requested, perform site visits to verify existing conditions and identify engineering and coordination issues.

Keep project lead engineer informed of project progress, challenges and successes.

Potential travel 10% to construction job sites.

Your resume must include:

Bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering.

Starting Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000. 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, vison, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, paid leave, and more!

Get to Know VAA

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.

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:

https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video

Why VAA?

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

Let's get growing.®

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VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer

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