Project Engineer (Liquid Equipment)

Sterling Engineering; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to support the engineering and execution of liquid-processing projects across the food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and brewing industries. This role combines process engineering and project execution, from P&IDs and equipment selection through procurement, fabrication, installation, and field execution.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with process equipment, piping, technical calculations, vendors, contractors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline (Food Processing, Agricultural, Biological, Chemical).
• 2–3+ years of project/process engineering experience.
• Experience in hygienic/sanitary process environments.

Responsibilities

• Organize and control project elements to complete engineering activities.
• Develop equipment lists from validated P&IDs.
• Perform heat/mass balances and sizing calculations for liquid-processing projects.
• Support RFQs, supplier selection, and technical bid comparisons.
• Coordinate procurement, fabrication, installation, and field execution.
• Assist with design reviews, P&IDs, drawings, and 3D models.
• Coordinate on-site contractor activities with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Processing, Agricultural, Biological, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer (Process Engineering)

Location: Salt Lake City, UT area

Travel: Up to 40%

Company Overview:

Our client is a global industrial engineering and construction company that designs and delivers process systems for the food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and brewing industries.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Project Engineer to support the engineering and execution of liquid-processing projects across the food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and brewing industries. This role combines process engineering and project execution, supporting projects from P&IDs and equipment selection through procurement, fabrication, installation, and field execution.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with process equipment, piping, technical calculations, vendors, contractors, and hygienic/sanitary process systems.

Job Duties:

• Complete engineering activities by organizing and controlling project elements.
• Develop equipment lists from validated P&IDs.
• Perform technical calculations and equipment sizing for liquid-processing projects.
• Perform heat and mass balances and calculate/verify pump and piping sizing.
• Develop equipment and technical specifications and support RFQs, technical offer analysis, and supplier selection.
• Manage purchase-order requisitions and support Supply Chain with supplier follow-up.
• Support design reviews including P&IDs, drawings, and 3D models.
• Manage and perform material control at receipt.
• Support project delivery within budget, specification, and schedule requirements.
• Prepare technical bid packages for mechanical installation of process equipment, platforms, pipe racks, piping, and related industrial components.
• Support contractor bid distribution, technical alignment, contractor recommendations, and bid awards.
• Coordinate onsite contractors with customer representatives, including safety, construction, and production stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor compliance with scope and quality requirements and support non-conformance reporting and corrective actions.
• Support field installation, commissioning, startup, and other project execution activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Processing, Agricultural, Biological, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2–3+ years of relevant Project Engineering, Process Engineering, or similar engineering experience.
• Experience within Food & Beverage, Dairy, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Brewing, or another hygienic/sanitary process environment.
• Working knowledge of P&IDs and process equipment.
• Ability to perform technical calculations including heat and mass balances, pump sizing, and piping sizing.
• Experience with process equipment such as tanks, pumps, piping, valves, skids, and instrumentation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and willingness to work in the field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software tools.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Preferred Experience:

• Liquid processing systems and hygienic/sanitary process design.
• Food or dairy processing.
• Sanitary piping and process systems.
• Process equipment and skid design.
• Supplier RFQs, technical bid comparisons, procurement, and material control.
• Mechanical installation bid packages and contractor coordination.
• Field installation, construction coordination, commissioning, or startup exposure.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.