Brewing Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Work as a Process Engineer at Foth, contributing to client projects and advancing your career.

• 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

• 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 & 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

Flexible work-from-home options available.

Base compensation ranges from $90,000 - $150,000 a year, depending on experience, location, and qualifications. Eligible members may also receive bonuses through Foth’s Earned Performance Incentive program and On-the-Spot bonuses. Full-time members are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, an employee assistance program, disability coverage, retirement plans, holiday pay, paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.

All applicants who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory following applicable state law.

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.