Process Engineer - Future Opening
This entry-level Process Engineer role at Confidential Client offers recent or soon-to-be graduates the opportunity to develop process design solutions and contribute to real client projects under the guidance of experienced engineers. The position involves working on process diagrams, equipment layouts, and specifications, gaining hands-on experience with engineering software, and collaborating across disciplines while occasionally visiting construction sites to observe operations.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Process Engineer in Minneapolis, MN. This role is ideal for graduates (December 2026 or May 2027) or recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Technology who want hands-on process design experience. Work includes P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment layouts, specifications and conveying system design for dry, liquid and gas commodities.
What You’ll Do
- Develop process design solutions using engineering fundamentals and strong problem-solving skills
- Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications and other design documents
- Learn and apply design codes and industry standards
- Use process engineering and design software to support project deliverables
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams
- Visit construction jobsites (approx. 5% travel) to observe field work and prepare reports
- Grow into more complex assignments and increased responsibility over time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Technology
- Graduating December 2026 or May 2027, or recently graduated
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
- Interest in process systems and multidisciplinary project work
- Comfortable working under the direction of project or senior engineers and collaborating across teams
Salary & Benefits
- Starting Annual Salary Range: $69,000–$85,000 (range provided by the source)
- Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; profit sharing/401(k); discretionary bonus program; paid leave; and additional employee resources that support professional growth
Why This Role & Career Path
- Do meaningful client-facing work from the start
- Receive mentorship from experienced engineers
- Gain exposure to Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and other disciplines
- Visit operating facilities and construction sites to see designs in action
- Access opportunities for long-term career growth at Confidential Client
About Confidential Client
Confidential Client is an engineering, planning and design firm focused on commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. The firm emphasizes mentoring, multidisciplinary collaboration and real project experience for early-career engineers.
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