Senior Process Engineer Food & Beverage Design/Build experience)
Dennis Group
Design-build firm specializing in food & beverage processing facilities from planning to startup
Design, build, and commission food & beverage processing facilities.
1 months ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Springfield, MA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
750 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Food & Beverage
Bakery
Cold Storage
Role
Description
process design
p&id development
equipment sizing
mass balance
client coordination
project scheduling
Take on lead process engineer on specific projects and be the client main process point of contact
Coordinate with other project disciplines (engineers, designers, architects, etc.)
Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections
Assist project management with the development of project scope, budget and schedule for all process related work
Work with clients, vendors, and suppliers to develop cost estimates and proposals
Research processing engineering best practices
Oversee process and utility equipment installations
Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.
Help to coordinate the schedules and work of contractors for process equipment installation
Collaborate with Project Management, design team, CAD department, vendors and clients to determine needs and solutions for continuous processing/ packaging systems and to develop specifications.
Prepare preliminary sub-contractor scope of work
Generate requirements for equipment performance
Develop process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs) and create review of layout drawings
Provide onsite construction start-up and commissioning support
Perform onsite audits and surveys of the facilities and equipment
Assist with interviewing and hiring new team members
Compile information for client presentations, shop drawings review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, etc.
Developing process design basis and select unit operations
Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
Create process flow diagrams
Size and specify process and process utility equipment
Develop operation specifications
Execute all tasks necessary to complete the engineering on a project for design through execution with minimal support
Provide client assumptions on supply recommendations
Prepare process flow and piping and instrumentation diagrams
Requirements
8-11 yrs
bachelor's
autocad
ms project
process design
travel
8-11 years of work experience sizing and specification of process and process utility equipment.
Bachelor’s degree in chemical or process engineering.
8-11 years of work experience developing project scope, budget and process related work schedules
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
8-11 years of work experience developing process designs for food and beverage processing facilities
Must meet Travel Requirement - On-site construction project coordination and management with travel requirements between 30-50% of the year
Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD
Work experience with professional services, process engineering, and food and beverage firms is a plus
Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven client interaction and experience
Interest in food safety and sanitary design principles and a desire learn about various food and beverage industry standards, practices, and regulations
Up to 50% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
8-11 years of work experience preparing process flow diagrams and P&IDs
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1987
Year Established
Began operations in a Springfield, MA attic and has since grown into a global leader.
750 Professionals
Global Team Size
The team spans multiple continents and handles large-scale projects.
$1.3B Annual Volume
Project Value Range
Total value of projects completed annually across various regions.
$1M-$1B Builds
Project Size Range
Facility build costs range from modest to extremely large-scale.
A global design-build specialist focusing solely on food and beverage processing facilities.
Offers end-to-end services from feasibility studies to construction startup.
High-profile clients include Keurig Dr Pepper, SunOpta, Meati Foods, and Smucker.
Known for innovative plant designs such as vertical-farming salad facilities and fermentation plants for alternative proteins.
Ranked the top food & beverage design firm nine years straight by Engineering News-Record.
Culture + Values
Be Responsible and Trustworthy: Let honesty and fairness guide your actions.
Prioritize Safety: On site or in the office, safety is a key responsibility.
Thrive as a Community: When we help and include each other, we all flourish.
Deliver Value: Be thoughtful, efficient, and innovative to provide the best possible value.
Build Lasting Relationships: Relationships are the glue that holds Dennis Group together.
Be Agile: Respond rapidly by keeping an open, solution‑focused mind.
Environment + Sustainability
500,000 Gal
Rainwater Reuse
Rainwater reuse system collects and recirculates water for sustainable use in facilities.
100% Renewable Electricity
Energy Transition
Example project achieved 100% renewable electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
34% Emissions Reduction
Carbon Efficiency
Zero-waste-to-landfill plant reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 34%, powered entirely by renewables.
130 Tons/Day
Food Waste Recycling
Anaerobic digester processes food waste, generating biogas for energy and reducing landfill waste.
Commitment to “Triple Bottom Line”: economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, social responsibility in all projects.
Member of U.S. Green Building Council with full‑time director of sustainability and LEED‑accredited staff on board.
Projects include LEED‑certified facilities (Silver, Gold) with features like rainwater reuse and low‑VOC materials.
Energy audits, carbon‑reduction master planning, GHG emissions reporting, and rebate‑qualified efficiency upgrades are core services.
Inclusion & Diversity
3.8/5 Rating
Diversity & Inclusion Score
The company has a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 3.8/5 based on employee reviews.
4.0★ Asian
Employee Demographic Score
Asian employees contributed an average rating of 4.0 stars out of 5 based on 8 reviews.
4.2★ White
Employee Demographic Score
White employees contributed an average rating of 4.2 stars out of 5 based on 15 reviews.
3.9★ LGBTQ+
Employee Demographic Score
LGBTQ+ employees contributed an average rating of 3.9 stars out of 5 based on 21 reviews.
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