Director of Process Engineering

Director of Process Engineering Location Hybrid work in Columbus, OH :

About Divert, Inc. - Prevent / Provide / Power

Divert is a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. Founded in 2007, the company provides an end-to-end solution that leverages data to prevent waste, facilitates edible food recovery to provide to people in need, and transforms unsold food products into renewable energy to power communities. Through this integrated approach to reducing wasted food-Prevent, Provide, Power™-Divert works with customers across the U.S. to reduce wasted food and positively impact people and the environment. For more information on Divert, Inc., please visit

Director of Process Engineering

The Director of Process Engineering leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers responsible for the design and development of advanced food waste processing systems, including anaerobic digestion, renewable natural gas (RNG) upgrading, and wastewater treatment. This role is both strategic and technical, providing leadership in process innovation, standardization, and delivery across multiple projects. The Director will coordinate closely with the broader engineering team, project management, and external partners to ensure systems are efficient, scalable, and regulatory-compliant. Approximately 30% travel is required. This role oversees subject matter experts in gas treatment and water treatment design and is expected to bring strong domain expertise in wastewater treatment to guide decision-making and improve system performance across all processing technologies.

What You'll Do:

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Set the vision, roadmap, and goals for the process engineering function aligned with company strategy.
• Drive innovation in system design to improve throughput, reduce CAPEX/OPEX, and increase operational reliability.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technologies related to anaerobic digestion, RNG upgrading, and wastewater treatment.

Team & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage engineering teams by effectively delegating responsibilities, setting clear priorities, and aligning individual contributions with broader organizational goals.
• Drive team performance and accountability by translating corporate objectives into actionable engineering roadmaps, fostering a culture of motivation, ownership, and results-driven execution.
• Develop performance goals and professional development plans for team members.
• Foster a high-performing, values-driven team culture with strong communication, accountability, and engagement.

Project Delivery & Design Oversight

• Approve and oversee the development of PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, and process control philosophies.
• Ensure standardization and quality control across all process engineering deliverables.
• Participate in key project milestones including design reviews, PHAs, FATs, and commissioning activities.

Vendor & Equipment Strategy

• Guide equipment specification and procurement strategy to align with process performance targets.
• Build relationships with key technology vendors and influence technical selection processes.

Operations Interface & Troubleshooting

• Provide senior technical support for complex operational issues across existing facilities.
• Lead or support root cause analyses (RCAs), FMEAs, and other structured problem-solving activities.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in process engineering, including design of anaerobic digestion, RNG, or wastewater treatment systems.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering leadership or management roles.
• Demonstrated success delivering successful designs for continuous processing plants.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering standards, process safety systems (e.g., PHA), and process documentation.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Experience in food waste or organic waste processing facilities.
• Familiarity with permitting and environmental compliance for wastewater or air emissions.
• Experience integrating modular and scalable technologies in industrial design.

What's In It For You?

• Compensation Range: $140,000 - $180,000 annually
• Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Safe Harbor company match
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization

Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.