Senior Process Engineer - Milwaukee

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead development of complex process mechanical designs from concept through construction.

Core Technical Leadership

• Develop and approve equipment specifications, process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs), process simulations and validation protocols and operation specifications
• Perform and oversee process modeling, simulations, and mass/energy balances to validate designs and support scale-up activities.
• Lead or participate in process safety reviews (HAZOP, PHA) and ensure compliance with regulatory codes and standards (PSHA, 3A, EHEDG, NFPA, etc.)
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and process optimization studies for clients.
• Provide technical oversight of junior engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables (drawings, calculations, designs).
• Estimate engineering hours, monitor budgets, and provide schedule oversight for process deliverables.
• Develop and maintain process discipline standards, best practices, and quality procedures to ensure consistency across projects.
• Serve as primary client-facing technical advisor on process/mechanical systems.
• Act as subject matter expert in client workshops, technical reviews/audits, and proposal presentations, contributing to business growth.
• Partner with business development team to develop technical content for proposals, scopes of work and estimates.
• Mentor, coach and develop engineering staff; provide feedback to support career growth
• Support construction, commissioning and start-ups as technical authority, both onsite and remote.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering
• 7-12 years’ experience in process engineering (F&B, pharma, chemical or related industries)
• Strong knowledge of 3D design tools (Plant 3D, laser scans)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-discipline technical reviews and manage deliverable quality
• Excellent client communication skills; ability to present to clients/executives
• Ability to travel 20%-30% annually depending on project needs.

WORK LIFE BALANCE BENEFITS

• Healthcare and Insurance Benefits
• Wellbeing Benefits