Process-Project Engineer II (Food&Beverage Industry), Mississauga

Job Summary 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 systems, architecture, etc., from the conceptual stages to design completionand throughout construction. They provide expertise in flow diagrams, alterations, constraints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), layout, installation, and commissioning/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

Sizing and specification of process and process utility equipment

Equipment procurement and bid evaluation

Assist project management with development of project scope, budget and schedule for all process‑related work

Coordinate schedules and work of contractors for process equipment installation

Prepare preliminary sub‑contractor scope of work

Work with clients, vendors and suppliers to develop cost estimates and proposals

Write proposals, negotiate agreements, troubleshoot client issues

Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections

Compile information for client presentations, shop drawings review and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, etc.

Serve as lead process engineer on specific projects and main process point of contact for the client

Generate requirements for equipment performance

Collaborate with Project Management, design team, CAD department, vendors and clients to determine needs and solutions for continuous processing/packaging systems and develop specifications

Provide client assumptions on supply recommendations

Develop process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs) and review of layout drawings

Oversee process and utility equipment installations

Provide onsite construction start‑up and commissioning support

Perform onsite audits and surveys of the facilities and equipment

Research processing engineering best practices

Support talent growth within our organization

Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor

Required Education, Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or process engineering

4‑7 years of experience developing process designs for food and beverage processing facilities

4‑7 years of experience preparing process flow diagrams and P&IDs

4‑7 years of experience sizing and specifying process and process utility equipment

4‑7 years of experience developing project scope, budget and process‑related work schedules

Experience with professional services, process engineering and food and beverage firms is a plus

Interest in food safety and sanitary design principles and a desire to learn about various food and beverage industry standards, practices and regulations

Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD

Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven client interaction and experience

Must meet travel requirement– on‑site construction project coordination with travel 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 sites and other offices

Benefits 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 with 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.

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