Process Engineer I, Entry Level

Responsibilities 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: 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 Supporting talent growth within our organization Required Education Skills And Experience Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering. 0-3 years of work experience or schooling developing process designs 0-3 years of work experience or schooling preparing process flow diagrams and P&IDs 0-3 years of work experience or schooling sizing and specifying process and process utility equipment. 0-3 years of work experience or schooling developing project scopes, budgets and process-related work schedules Co-op, intern or work 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 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 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.

Process Engineers design and build food and beverage processing facilities, managing projects from conceptual stages through construction and commissioning. They develop process design bases, create P&IDs, and oversee the installation of process and utility equipment.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Process Engineering and 0-3 years of experience in process design and equipment specification. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office is required, along with the ability to travel up to 50% of the year.

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Paid Time Off • Open Vacation Policy • Bonus • Profit-sharing • Retirement Plans

• Food safetyPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Process Design
• P&ID Development
• Mass and Energy Balances
• Equipment Sizing
• AutoCAD
• MS Project
• MS Office
• Commissioning
• Project Management
• Food Safety
• Sanitary Design
• Bid Evaluation
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Client Interaction
• Technical Writing
• Construction Coordination

• Engineering
• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Consulting

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 17, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level