Process Engineer III

Gray

Process Engineer III leading detailed process design for Gray AES, a global engineering, construction, and automation services provider. Delivering food and beverage processing systems from design through commissioning.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeLexington • Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process design for food and beverage applications, with a strong focus on engineering principles, project execution, and technical documentation. Proficient in collaborating with teams and clients to ensure project goals are met while optimizing system performance.

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Process Design ExpertiseProject Management SkillsTechnical Documentation DevelopmentCollaboration and CommunicationEIT Certification or PE License

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Hard Skills

Process Systems EngineeringDetailed Process DesignBudgeting and ImplementationTroubleshootingCommissioningFlow DiagramsEquipment ListsMS ExcelAutoCADMS Project

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationEffective Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS OutlookMS Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Food and Beverage ProcessingContinuous ImprovementOperational OptimizationSite AuditsInstallation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex process design efforts for food and beverage applications
Apply advanced engineering concepts to develop process systems
Execute full project scope, including design, budgeting, implementation, procurement, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Collaborate with project managers, clients, and internal teams to align and execute project goals
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and adopt best practices
Support on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational optimization
Ensure system performance meets design specifications
Develop technical documentation, including equipment lists, flow diagrams, and process narratives
Travel for site audits, installations, and customer meetings as needed
Perform duties in a generally controlled office environment and during variable site conditions
Work overtime when required
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on process systems
Demonstrated experience in detailed process design for food and beverage processing lines
Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, and AutoCAD
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and customers
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
PE license is a plus
Willingness to travel for site audits, installations, and customer meetings as required by projects
Regular use of hands, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
Exposure to variable conditions during site visits
Must be ineligible for visa sponsorship / role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Family-owned company
Great team environment
Overtime may be required