Senior Process Engineer

Who You'll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Senior Process Engineer specializing in the dairy industry, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading dairy processors solve their most complex challenges. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our dairy clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You'll Do

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our dairy industry clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Responsible for the design and implementation of integrated dairy process projects including fluid milk processing, cheese manufacturing, yogurt and cultured products, ice cream production, and dry dairy processing systems. This includes process equipment selection, installation specifications, vendor and contractor management, and process electrical/control and instrumentation design integration as well as construction management and start-up support.
• Ensure all process designs comply with 3-A Sanitary Standards and Accepted Practices, FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), USDA regulations, and applicable state dairy regulations. Serve as technical resource for hygienic design principles and regulatory compliance.
• Design CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems, HTST/UHT pasteurization systems, separation and standardization equipment, homogenizers, and associated dairy processing equipment in accordance with 3-A standards and PMO requirements.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of integrated design-build dairy process projects in the range of $2MM to $10MM.
• Accountable for all aspects of client development and project execution including: proposal development and presentations, project team leadership, project budgets and forecasting, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, schedule management, project engineering, and site management/installation support.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and third-party inspectors to ensure compliance with Grade A dairy standards and facilitate equipment certifications.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening relationships with our dairy clients and team.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 7 years of industrial project engineering experience involving dairy process systems and related automation applications.
• Strong knowledge of 3-A Sanitary Standards and Accepted Practices, including understanding of surface finish requirements, drainability, cleanability, and hygienic design principles for dairy equipment.
• Familiarity with FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO), USDA dairy regulations, and Grade A dairy facility requirements. Experience working with state regulatory agencies and third-party inspection programs is highly desirable.
• Experience with dairy processing equipment including HTST/UHT pasteurizers, separators, homogenizers, evaporators, spray dryers, membrane filtration systems, cheese vats, and CIP systems.
• Working knowledge of process flow diagrams, piping & instrument diagrams, mass & heat balances, sanitary piping system design, pump sizing (including sanitary centrifugal and positive displacement pumps), and process instrumentation & control principles specific to dairy applications.
• Understanding of dairy microbiology fundamentals, thermal processing requirements, and food safety programs including HACCP, SQF, and FSMA as they apply to dairy manufacturing.
• A practical understanding of sanitary welding requirements (orbital welding), surface finish specifications, and construction methods compliant with 3-A standards. Knowledge of process electrical/control and instrumentation design integration is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, basic understanding of project management fundamentals as well as strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, & AutoCAD).
• Candidates need to possess effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. This position requires an individual who is a self-starter and can work with minimal supervision.
• Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars (IDFA, 3-A SSI conferences), forums, or conventions, etc.
• BS in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred but consideration will be given to other engineering degrees based on actual experience in dairy processing.
  
  
  

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Sr. Process Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Senior Process Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.