Process Engineer II (Food & Beverage Industry)

Dennis Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Process Engineer II to design and construct innovative food and beverage processing facilities. This role involves collaborating across all project phases, from conceptualization to commissioning, enhancing operational efficiencies for clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process design, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel for site visits. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salaries

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in process design for food and beverage facilities.
• Experience with process flow diagrams and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Develop process design basis and select unit operations.
• Coordinate with project disciplines and prepare process flow diagrams.

Skills

Process Design

Communication Skills

Project Coordination

Food Safety Principles

Budget Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Process Engineer II (Food & Beverage Industry)

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Job Summary

Dennis Group’s Process Engineers play a vital role in designing and constructing food and beverage processing facilities. They work across all project phases—controls, packaging, mechanical, electrical, building systems, architecture, etc.—from conceptualization through design, construction, and commissioning. Their expertise in flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), layouts, and start-up processes helps improve operational efficiencies for clients' processing plants.

Responsibilities

• Develop process design basis and select unit operations
• Develop operational specifications
• Coordinate with project disciplines (engineers, designers, architects, etc.)
• Prepare process flow and P&ID diagrams
• Create process flow diagrams
• Prepare mass and energy balances
• Size and specify process and utility equipment
• Procure equipment and evaluate bids
• Assist in project scope, budget, and schedule development
• Coordinate schedules and work of contractors for equipment installation
• Prepare subcontractor scope of work
• Develop cost estimates and proposals with clients, vendors, and suppliers
• Write proposals, negotiate agreements, and troubleshoot client issues
• Update drawings and verify corrections
• Compile information for client presentations and contract administration
• Lead process engineering on specific projects and serve as main client contact
• Specify equipment performance requirements
• Collaborate on system specifications with project teams
• Develop P&ID and layout drawings
• Oversee equipment installations and provide start-up support
• Conduct onsite audits and research best practices
• Support talent development and mentoring within the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or process engineering
• 4-7 years of experience in process design for food and beverage facilities
• Experience with process flow diagrams and P&IDs
• Experience sizing and specifying process and utility equipment
• Experience developing project scope, budgets, and schedules
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitary design principles
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel 30-50% for site visits and project coordination

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Sitting at a desk and working on a computer for prolonged periods
• Lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally
• Travel up to 50% to project sites and offices

About Us

We design and build food processing plants for major brands globally, focusing exclusively on the food and beverage industry for over three decades. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Food and Beverage Services

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