Process/Project Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Dennis Group; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Bonus

Profit-sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Process Engineer to design and build food and beverage processing facilities, spanning controls, packaging, mechanical, electrical, and building systems from concept to start-up.

You will develop process diagrams, mass and energy balances, and coordinate with disciplines, estimate costs, and support on-site commissioning, traveling up to 50% of the year.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with process flow diagrams and P&IDs is a plus.
• Interest in food safety and sanitary design principles.
• Experience with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Past process experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or related sanitary environments is a plus.
• Travel availability for on-site construction coordination and management (30–50%).
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop process design basis and select unit operations.
• Prepare process flow diagrams and P&IDs.
• Coordinate with other project disciplines (engineers, designers, architects).
• Prepare process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Create process flow diagrams.
• Prepare mass and energy balances.
• Size and specify process and process utility equipment.
• Equipment procurement and bid evaluation.
• Assist project management with scope, budget, and schedule for process work.
• Coordinate schedules and work of contractors for equipment installation.
• Develop cost estimates and proposals with clients, vendors, and suppliers.
• Provide client assumptions on supply recommendations.
• Develop process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs).
• Oversee equipment installations and start-up support.
• Research process engineering best practices.
• Support talent growth within the organization.

Skills

Process design understanding

P&ID familiarity

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Dennis Group’s Process Engineers are key in our projects of designing and building food and beverage processing facilities. Process Engineers work in every aspect of a project - controls, packaging, mechanical, electrical, building system, architecture, etc., from the conceptual stages to design completion, and throughout construction. They provide expertise in flow diagrams, alterations, constraints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), layout, install, and commissioning and start-up. Process Engineers enable operational efficiencies for the food and beverage process plants of our clients. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Job Description

Dennis Group’s Process Engineers are key in our projects of designing and building food and beverage processing facilities. Process Engineers work in every aspect of a project - controls, packaging, mechanical, electrical, building system, architecture, etc., from the conceptual stages to design completion, and throughout construction. They provide expertise in flow diagrams, alterations, constraints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), layout, install, and commissioning and start-up. Process Engineers enable operational efficiencies for the food and beverage process plants of our clients. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Develop process design basis 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
• Equipment procurement and bid evaluation.
• Assist project management with the development of project scope, budget, and schedule for all process related work
• Help to coordinate the schedules and work of contractors for process equipment installation.
• Work with clients, vendors, and suppliers to develop cost estimates and proposals.
• Provide client assumptions on supply recommendations.
• Develop process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs)
• Oversee process and utility equipment installations
• Provide onsite construction start-up and commissioning support.
• Research process engineering best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills And Experience

• Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with process flow diagrams and P&IDs is a plus.
• Interest in food safety and sanitary design principles and a desire learn about various food and beverage industry standards, practices, and regulations.
• Experience with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Past process experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus.
• Have a motivated and results orientated attitude.
• GPA: 3.0 or above
• Must meet Travel Requirement - On-site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements 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 at times.

Travel Requirement

• Up to 50% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, 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 including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans. Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.