Lead Process Mechanical Engineer

The Foth Companies; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to contribute to client success and grow with a long‑standing, stable team based in Mehoopany, PA. The role focuses on leading process mechanical design, coordinating a multidisciplinary group, and delivering robust technical solutions for challenging projects.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in mechanical or chemical engineering and 10+ years of process engineering experience, with PE license preferred.

Qualifications

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

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 which will include concepts, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost
• Interface with clients and vendors on a regular basis
• Travel to client sites and vendors for work (up to 25%)

Skills

Leadership

Team management

QA/QC

Client communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges . Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate ! Learn more at foth.com/careers .

Lead Process Engineer who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This role supports projects based out of Foth’s Mehoopany, Pennsylvania office, working with a long‑term, stable client relationship that has been in place for many years. To maintain strong collaboration and client connection, the successful candidate will be onsite one to two days per week. Foth is committed to supporting this arrangement and will cover hotel accommodations for required onsite days, allowing us to consider qualified candidates who live outside the immediate area.

Primary 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 which will include 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%)

Required 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

Required previous experience with the following:

• P&ID’s
• Preparation of installation, bid, and construction packages
• Process and utility system piping design
• Paper making technology (towel and tissue)
• Cost estimating (labor hours and capital cost estimates)
• Construction support and commissioning experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of industry-relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of your start date

Preferred experience with the following:

• Paper making process operating knowledge (pulping through converting)
• Familiarity with 3D project execution
• Industrial HVAC - specifically room air balancing
• Pipe stress analysis
• Thru air drying (TAD) or other advanced papermaking technologies
• Familiarity with PHA’s (Process Hazard Analysis)
• Yankee drying systems including steam and condensate
• Trim and broke handling
• Dust control and collection Process air
• Chemical additive and material handling system design

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. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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