Brewing Process Engineer

Foth is a member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin. This Process Engineer position offers a competitive compensation package of $90,000 - $150,000 a year and flexible work-from-home options.

• 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
• Travel as needed with an anticipation of 25-50% annually

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• Base compensation range of $90,000 - $150,000 per year, varying based on experience, location, and qualifications
• Eligible for performance incentives, including On-the-Spot bonuses and quarterly/annual bonuses for exempt members
• Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, and paid time off provided to full‑time members
• All members may be eligible for additional voluntary benefits
• Annual travel requirement of 25-50% of the year

Flexible work-from-home options are available.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers. 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 legally protected characteristic. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applicants who receive a written offer of employment and the Foth Drug and Alcohol‑Free Workplace Program Policy will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will cover the cost of the testing.