Brewing Process Engineer

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

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Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Process Engineer who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out one of our Foth local office or remote locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop process mechanical deliverables from concept through construction
• Develop equipment specifications, process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs), equipment lists, line lists, POC lists, and operation specifications
• Work with designers to create drawings
• Write installation scope documents
• Prepare and give technical reviews to clients regarding project-related items
• Coordinate with other project disciplines as required
• Work with clients, vendors, and suppliers to develop deliverables
• Estimate process engineering hours and schedule for proposals
• Oversee and QC engineering work of others (e.g., drawings, calculations, designs, etc.)
• Support construction to include onsite and remote
• Lead checkout/start-up efforts associated with project work
• Provide technical leadership and manage process mechanical discipline project members
• Coach and mentor others as required
• Ability to travel as needed with anticipation of 25-50% annually
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
• 10 years of professional process engineering experience
• 7 years of brewing process engineering calculations, brewery capacity, sizing, and throughput calculations
  
  

Required Previous Experience With The Following

• Reading & Interpreting Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs)
• Developing mass and energy balances
• Calculating flow conditions
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 24 months
• Experience utilizing 3D tools such as Navisworks, Plant 3D, VR, and 3D Scans
• Engineered Package development including Scope of Work, P&IDs, Specifications & Mechanical Equipment Arrangements
  
  

Preferred Experience With The Following

• Sizing and specifying brewing and fermentation vessels, beer filtration systems, and yeast propagation and handling systems
• Designing mix-proof valve manifolds
• Selecting brewing instrumentation
• Designing flavor injection systems to produce FMBs (flavored malt beverages)
• Clean-in Place (CIP) system design, operation, and optimization
  
  

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, and several other voluntary benefits. Regular full-time members are also eligible for paid time off. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

Flexible work from home options available.