Lead Process Mechanical Engineer

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

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Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and support the process mechanical design effort on projects

Hold team members accountable to quality work product

Perform QAQC of engineering and design deliverables

Support business development and proposal activities which will include concepts, deliverables, effort hours, and estimated cost

Interface with clients and vendors on a regular basis

Work in a manufacturing environment to gather field data and conduct field investigations when required for project work

Generate equipment specifications and construction documents/packages

Work as part of a collaborative project team with contractors and client

Review vendor submittals, lead design reviews, both internally and with vendor/client

Travel as required to client sites and vendors for work (up to 25%)

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or equivalent technical experience

10+ years of process engineering experience

Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams of engineers, designers, contractors, construction managers, vendors, and OEM’s

Required previous experience with the following:

P&ID’s

Preparation of installation, bid, and construction packages

Process and utility system piping design

Paper making technology (towel and tissue)

Cost estimating (labor hours and capital cost estimates)

Construction support and commissioning experience

Preferred Qualifications:

15+ years of industry-relevant experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of your start date

Preferred experience with the following:

Paper making process operating knowledge (pulping through converting)

Familiarity with 3D project execution

Industrial HVAC - specifically room air balancing

Pipe stress analysis

Thru air drying (TAD) or other advanced papermaking technologies

Familiarity with PHA’s (Process Hazard Analysis)

Yankee drying systems including steam and condensate

Trim and broke handling

Dust control and collection Process air

Chemical additive and material handling system design