Brewing Process Engineer

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 31 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, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented 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 position will be working out one of our Foth local office or remote locations.

Primary Responsibilities::
• Develop process mechanical deliverables from concept through construction
• Develop equipment specifications, process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs), equipment lists, line lists, POC lists, and operation specifications
• Work with designers to create drawings
• Write installation scope documents
• Prepare and give technical reviews to clients regarding project-related items
• Coordinate with other project disciplines as required
• Work with clients, vendors, and suppliers to develop deliverables
• Estimate process engineering hours and schedule for proposals
• Oversee and QC engineering work of others (e.g., drawings, calculations, designs, etc.)
• Support construction to include onsite and remote
• Lead checkout/start-up efforts associated with project work
• Provide technical leadership and manage process mechanical discipline project members
• Coach and mentor others as required
• Ability to travel as needed with anticipation of 25-50% annually

Required Qualifications::
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
• 10+ years of professional process engineering experience
• 7+ years of brewing process engineering calculations, brewery capacity, sizing, and throughput calculations

Required previous experience with the following::
• Reading & Interpreting Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs)
• Developing mass and energy balances
• Calculating flow conditions

Preferred Qualifications::
• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 24 months
• Experience utilizing 3D tools such as Navisworks, Plant 3D, VR, and 3D Scans
• Engineered Package development including Scope of Work, P&IDs, Specifications & Mechanical Equipment Arrangements

Preferred Experience with the following::
• Sizing and specifying brewing and fermentation vessels, beer filtration systems, and yeast propagation and handling systems
• Designing mix-proof valve manifolds
• Selecting brewing instrumentation
• Designing flavor injection systems to produce FMBs (flavored malt beverages)
• Clean-in Place (CIP) system design, operation, and optimization

Why Foth:
Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers

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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