Lead Process Engineer — Papermaking & System Design

The Foth Companies; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel accommodations for onsite days

Job summary

The Foth Companies is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to advance process mechanical design across projects. You will lead a team, ensure quality deliverables, and coordinate with clients and vendors.

The role supports Mehoopany, PA projects with on-site presence one to two days weekly and periodic travel. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in process engineering, P&ID expertise, and experience in cost estimation, construction support, and commissioning within a paper-making or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 10+ years of process engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams of engineers, designers, contractors, construction managers, vendors, and OEM’s.
• P&ID’s experience and preparation of installation, bid, and construction packages.
• Process and utility system piping design experience.
• Cost estimating (labor hours and capital cost estimates).
• Construction support and commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the process mechanical design effort on projects.
• Hold team members accountable to quality work product.
• Perform QAQC of engineering and design deliverables.
• Support business development and proposal activities including concepts, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost.
• Interface with clients and vendors on a regular basis.
• Work in a manufacturing environment to gather field data and conduct field investigations when required for project work.
• Generate equipment specifications and construction documents/packages.
• Work as part of a collaborative project team with contractors and client.
• Review vendor submittals, lead design reviews, both internally and with vendor/client.
• Travel as required to client sites and vendors for work (up to 25%).

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months

Job description

The Foth Companies is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to advance process mechanical design across projects. You will lead a team, ensure quality deliverables, and coordinate with clients and vendors.

The role supports Mehoopany, PA projects with on-site presence one to two days weekly and periodic travel. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in process engineering, P&ID expertise, and experience in cost estimation, construction support, and commissioning within a paper-making or related field.