Process Engineering Lead, Food and Beverage Construction

Process Engineering Lead, Food and Beverage Construction

Are you passionate about solving customers’ problems and transforming their vision into reality through the design-build construction process? Do you want to be part of a team that is obsessed with providing the best possible experience to those clients? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long‑term career opportunity for you.

We are seeking a highly motivated, constant problem‑solving Process Engineering Lead with 7+ years of process engineering experience in the Food Processing/Manufacturing & Beverage Industry to expand our Food and Beverage sector in the northeast and beyond.

ARCO Design/Build is a premier, full‑service design/build general contractor that delivers complete project delivery throughout the United States. At ARCO, our goal is to foster an environment of boundless organic growth where advancement opportunities for our associates are limitless.

• Industry‑leading performance‑based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1‑month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1‑week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 10‑week maternity leave

• Applies process engineering expertise to review, guide, and influence process design in collaboration with licensed engineers, without serving as the engineer of record
• Analyzes the flow of ingredients or raw materials into the building and into production while providing preliminary layouts and input on equipment type and product flow
• Manages and influences the front‑end process engineering design for Food & Beverage processing facilities, working closely with customers and coordinating internal and external design resources
• Partners with the business development team as a subject matter expert, developing conceptual design facility layouts and supporting proposal development for comprehensive design/build or EPC solutions
• Understands the principles of design to analyze proposed processing systems for required utility and mechanical infrastructure to evaluate project feasibility
• Assess equipment type and lead times as well as footprint in space and impact/ROI on facility utilities
• Has a broad knowledge and understanding of FDA, USDA, SQF, and other regulatory agencies to ensure facility layouts and design practices align with food safety and sanitation requirements
• Creates and develops conceptual process flow diagrams, piping, facility layout, and preliminary equipment lists as necessary
• Researches and analyzes process solutions that may influence the layout, design, and construction of processing facilities
• Identifies and develops relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities
• Attends trade shows and other association meetings to stay abreast of market trends, competition, and to establish relationships with existing clients and prospects
• Creates key strategic alliances and partnerships in the food and beverage manufacturing space to enhance our procurement strategies and create solutions for our clients
• Provides ongoing progress updates on food manufacturing activities and industry trends, as well as other key indicators to the ARCO management team
• Develops new and innovative solutions to enhance production, focusing on improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency for process/manufacturing end users
• Travels as needed to projects, existing facilities, trade shows, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of facility design experience within the Food & Beverage Processing industry
• Ability to effectively make sound decisions under tight deadlines
• Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project‑related processes, making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations
• ISO, GMP, CP‑FS, SQF certifications preferred
• Experience in advanced/high‑tech Food & Beverage Processing sectors highly preferred
• Broad background with a working knowledge of the technical aspects of Food & Beverage Processing design/build construction
• Computer skills: proficiency using Procore, Bluebeam, Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project

ARCO is a premier, full‑service design‑build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery nationwide. With more than 5,500