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 www.divertinc.com.
Director of Process Engineering
We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on leader to head our Process Engineering team in developing cutting-edge food waste processing systems, including anaerobic digestion, RNG upgrading, and wastewater treatment. This role blends high-level technical expertise with people leadership to drive innovation, standardization, and scalable design across multiple projects. Can be remote, (~25% self-directed travel as needed)
Not everyone can do this, but you can;
Bring Strategic & Technical Leadership
Set vision and goals for process engineering aligned with company strategy.
Drive design innovation to boost throughput, reduce CAPEX/OPEX, and enhance reliability.
Lead technology evaluation and implementation across digestion, RNG, and water treatment.
Provide Team Leadership & Development
Mentor and manage a team of engineers and subject matter experts.
Translate company goals into actionable engineering plans.
Build a high-performance, values-driven culture focused on results and accountability.
Oversee Projects
Approve PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, and control philosophies.
Ensure quality and standardization across engineering deliverables.
Support design reviews, PHAs, FATs, and commissioning activities.
Manage Equipment & Vendor Strategy
Guide specification and procurement of process equipment.
Build relationships with vendors and influence technology choices.
Offer Operations Support
Provide senior-level troubleshooting and process optimization.
Lead RCAs, FMEAs, and structured problem-solving efforts.
Rock star creds;
B.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering.
10+ years of process engineering experience in anaerobic digestion, RNG, or wastewater.
3+ years in engineering leadership.
Proven track record in designing and delivering continuous processing systems.
Deep knowledge of process safety and engineering standards.
Safety, safety, safety first mindset in everything you do
Bonus points if you have;
Experience in food or organic waste processing.
Familiarity with environmental permitting and compliance.
Background in modular/scalable 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.
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