Dennis Group
Overview
Senior Process / Project Engineer
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Dennis Group . Dennis Group’s process engineers are key in projects designing and building food and beverage processing facilities. They work in every aspect of a project—from conceptual stages to design completion and throughout construction—and provide expertise in flow diagrams, alterations, constraints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), layout, install, commissioning and start-up. Process engineers enable operational efficiencies for the food and beverage process plants of our clients.
Responsibilities
Execute all tasks necessary to complete the engineering on a project for design through execution with minimal support. Develop process design bases and select unit operations. Develop operation specifications. Coordinate with other project disciplines (engineers, designers, architects, etc.). Prepare process flow and piping and instrumentation diagrams; create process flow diagrams. Prepare mass and energy balances; size and specify process and process utility equipment. Procure equipment and evaluate bids; assist project management with scope, budget and schedule for process-related work. Coordinate schedules and work of contractors for process equipment installation; prepare preliminary sub-contractor scopes of work. Work with clients, vendors and suppliers to develop cost estimates and proposals; write proposals and negotiate agreements; resolve client issues. Update drawings provided by senior engineers and verify corrections; compile information for client presentations, shop drawings review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, and pipeline systems. Take on lead process engineer responsibilities on specific projects and serve as client main process point of contact. Collaborate with Project Management, design team, CAD department, vendors and clients to determine needs and solutions for continuous processing/packaging systems and develop specifications. Develop process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs) and review layout drawings; oversee process and utility equipment installations. Provide onsite construction start-up and commissioning support; perform onsite audits and surveys of facilities and equipment. Research processing engineering best practices; support talent growth and participate in interviewing and hiring new team members as directed. Handle complex issues with minimal supervision and mentor subordinate team members as needed. Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.
Required Education, Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in chemical or process engineering. 8-11 years of experience developing process designs for food and beverage processing facilities. 8-11 years of experience preparing process flow diagrams and P&IDs. 8-11 years of experience sizing and specifying process and process utility equipment. 8-11 years of experience developing project scope, budget and process-related work schedules. Experience with professional services, process engineering, and food and beverage firms is a plus. Interest in food safety and sanitary design principles and a desire to learn industry standards, practices, and regulations. Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD. Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven client interaction experience. Travel requirement: On-site construction project coordination and management with travel between 30-50% of the year.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Travel
Up to 50% travel required to visit project sites and other offices.
About Us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Food isn’t one thing we do—it’s all we do. Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off with an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
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Senior Process / Project Engineer
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Dennis Group . Dennis Group’s process engineers are key in projects designing and building food and beverage processing facilities. They work in every aspect of a project—from conceptual stages to design completion and throughout construction—and provide expertise in flow diagrams, alterations, constraints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), layout, install, commissioning and start-up. Process engineers enable operational efficiencies for the food and beverage process plants of our clients.
Responsibilities
Execute all tasks necessary to complete the engineering on a project for design through execution with minimal support. Develop process design bases and select unit operations. Develop operation specifications. Coordinate with other project disciplines (engineers, designers, architects, etc.). Prepare process flow and piping and instrumentation diagrams; create process flow diagrams. Prepare mass and energy balances; size and specify process and process utility equipment. Procure equipment and evaluate bids; assist project management with scope, budget and schedule for process-related work. Coordinate schedules and work of contractors for process equipment installation; prepare preliminary sub-contractor scopes of work. Work with clients, vendors and suppliers to develop cost estimates and proposals; write proposals and negotiate agreements; resolve client issues. Update drawings provided by senior engineers and verify corrections; compile information for client presentations, shop drawings review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, and pipeline systems. Take on lead process engineer responsibilities on specific projects and serve as client main process point of contact. Collaborate with Project Management, design team, CAD department, vendors and clients to determine needs and solutions for continuous processing/packaging systems and develop specifications. Develop process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs) and review layout drawings; oversee process and utility equipment installations. Provide onsite construction start-up and commissioning support; perform onsite audits and surveys of facilities and equipment. Research processing engineering best practices; support talent growth and participate in interviewing and hiring new team members as directed. Handle complex issues with minimal supervision and mentor subordinate team members as needed. Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.
Required Education, Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in chemical or process engineering. 8-11 years of experience developing process designs for food and beverage processing facilities. 8-11 years of experience preparing process flow diagrams and P&IDs. 8-11 years of experience sizing and specifying process and process utility equipment. 8-11 years of experience developing project scope, budget and process-related work schedules. Experience with professional services, process engineering, and food and beverage firms is a plus. Interest in food safety and sanitary design principles and a desire to learn industry standards, practices, and regulations. Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD. Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven client interaction experience. Travel requirement: On-site construction project coordination and management with travel between 30-50% of the year.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Travel
Up to 50% travel required to visit project sites and other offices.
About Us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Food isn’t one thing we do—it’s all we do. Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off with an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.
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