Corporate Engineer

ThreePDS Inc.; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ThreePDS Inc. in the Cincinnati area is seeking a Corporate Engineer to support capital projects, process improvements, equipment upgrades, and safety initiatives across multiple industrial facilities.

The role involves developing scope, budgets, schedules, selecting equipment, coordinating with internal teams, and providing field support. Travel will be approximately 20-30% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-10+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, process, or project engineering.
• Experience with industrial mechanical systems, process engineering, and plant operations.
• Willingness to travel 20-30%.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, budgets, schedules, and implementation plans for engineering and process improvement projects.
• Design, size, and select industrial process equipment including boilers, piping systems, pumps, tanks, valves, air and water condensers, ductwork, and related equipment.
• Generate and maintain P&IDs, PFDs, heat and mass balances, and equipment/motor lists.
• Coordinate with Instrumentation & Controls, Automation, Electrical, CAD, and Installation teams to support project execution.
• Support installation activities and ensure field modifications are documented in drawings and closeout documentation.
• Communicate project scope changes and technical challenges throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

3D CAD platforms

Job description

Location: Cold Spring, KY (Cincinnati Area)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Approximately 20-30% U.S. travel required, including overnight stays

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Engineer to support capital projects, process improvements, equipment upgrades, and safety initiatives across multiple industrial manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for project scope development, detailed engineering design, budgeting, scheduling, and implementation support for a variety of industrial process systems and plant equipment.

This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for someone who thrives in industrial plant environments, enjoys solving complex process and equipment challenges, and can work independently with minimal supervision. The position offers exposure to a wide range of projects and the opportunity to support meaningful operational improvements across multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical or process engineering background, excellent communication skills, and experience supporting manufacturing, industrial processing, utility, or process engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, budgets, schedules, and implementation plans for engineering and process improvement projects
• Design, size, and select industrial process equipment including:
• Boilers
• Piping systems
• Pumps
• Tanks
• Valves
• Air and water condensers
• Ductwork
• Industrial cookers and related process equipment
• Generate and maintain:
• P&IDs
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Heat and mass balances
• Equipment and motor lists
• Piping and tie-in lists
• Partner with Instrumentation & Controls, Automation, Electrical, CAD, and Installation teams to support project execution and company engineering standards
• Coordinate with internal and external vendors/resources for equipment sizing, specifications, and technical support
• Support installation activities and ensure field modifications are documented and updated appropriately in project drawings and closeout documentation
• Communicate project scope changes, technical challenges, and process improvement recommendations throughout project lifecycle
• Provide technical troubleshooting and engineering support for plant operations and installation issues
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining organization, communication, and schedule alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required
• 5-10+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, process, or project engineering environments
• Strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems, process engineering, and plant operations
• Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision
• Strong communication, technical writing, and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in industrial plant environments and traveling as needed
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally

Preferred Experience

• Mechanical or Process Engineering background preferred
• Experience within:
• Food processing
• Meat processing
• Industrial manufacturing
• Process engineering plants
• Boiler/process utility environments
• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or other 3D CAD platforms
• Familiarity with structural steel, concrete, or general structural analysis
• Experience generating P&IDs, PFDs, and process documentation
• Experience supporting equipment installation and industrial capital projects

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and balancing
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in industrial plant environments that may be hot, dirty, and physically demanding
• Ability to travel domestically approximately 20-30%, including occasional short-notice travel
• Combination of office and industrial manufacturing/plant environments
• Hands-on engineering role supporting multiple facilities and operations teams
• Collaborative team environment with strong long-term stability and project variety
• Opportunity to work on diverse industrial improvement and capital engineering projects