Food Process Engineer

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About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son is looking for a Food Process Engineer. In this role you will be responsible for performing quality food process engineering design services in a professional manner so projects are implemented that meet or exceed our customer’s satisfaction for schedule and budget. 

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for flow diagrams and making sure specifications have been developed in accordance with:

Customer requirements

Shambaugh & Son standards and specifications

Federal, State, and Local regulatory agency requirements

Balance calculations that have been developed and provided to the customer for review and confirmation ofproject production design criteria

Responsible for production line time studies, capacity usage studies, and product mass flow calculations

Confirm process utility spreadsheet is filled out and distributed to the other project disciplines identifyingthe utility service needs of the project process design

Create detailed scope of work is prepared that clearly and concisely communicates our scope of work toboth our clients and estimating department

Utilize standard practices pertaining to engineering calculations, spreadsheets, equipment schedules,standard details, piping methods, and control sequences

Develop project installation requirements (materials of construction, installation methods, etc.) toadequately convey our scope of work and level of quality to our client, internal estimating staff and fieldinstallation staff

Responsible for equipment specifications/schedules and RFQ's have been assembled as required to enablequick and accurate response to inquiries

For projects that proceed to construction:

Project documents (i.e. approval drawings, equipment specification sheets (cut sheets) have beendistributed to the appropriate project team members in a timely manner)

A written functional description has been prepared to describe required operation of the processdesign to the Shambaugh Automation Group

Provide on-site engineering support for an existing construction project

Projects are commissioned (including troubleshooting) and owner operators are trained

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Chemical, Mechanical or Food Process Engineering

3-5 years of experience across one or more industries with design and project emphasis in the Food and Beverage industry (breweries, bottlers, dairies, confectionary producers, etc)

Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Travel is expected with this position, duration is determined as required for project design and execution

Experienced with MS Office product offerings, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc

Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus

Can communicate clearly and effectively, in both written and oral work

Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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