Food Process Engineer (Intermediate) – Lethbridge, AB

Responsibilities and Duties:

Reporting to the Director or Operations, the engineer will be responsible to support and lead the process engineering requirements for client projects.

Participate in client needs and project definition
Review Client Specifications
Lead all project phases and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, defined scope, timelines and budget
Develop conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings and specifications
Review engineering deliverables, maintain high standards of quality and define project risks
Conduct work in accordance with Laporte Professional Practice Management Plan and guidelines
Write technical reports and analysis to support design submissions
Review shop drawings for compliance & participate in development of engineering standards
Obtain proposals from and follow-up with suppliers and contractors
Visit and survey project sites for project related activities
Management of deliverables and project execution (estimated 50% of workload)
Process, utilities and mechanical designs (estimated 50% of workload)
Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary design teams located in offices across North America
Chair project team meetings
Maintain detailed understanding of local codes and standards applicable to industry and projects
Maintain a reference set of standards and in-house best practices
Suggest, contribute and champion initiatives to improve the firm’s operations and procedures
Positive support client and other discipline consultant interactions
Pursue opportunities for business development and future growth of the organization across various regions

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields
3-10 years of progressive experience in the area of process design for the food, beverage or biotech industry
Experience in the design of fluid and bulk materials handling processes including preparation of process flow diagrams, heat and material balances and P&IDs
Experience in the design of sanitary process systems including piping, vessels and CIP systems
Familiarity with CFIA and HACCP requirements
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing an asset

Preferred Qualifications

Provincial (P.Eng) or State (PE) designation or eligibility
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements
Strong leadership, relationship management, and organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge
Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Knowledge of post-implementation, continuous improvement efforts and methodology
Ability to influence clients, suppliers and peers into adopting «best practices» in the engineering field
Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, listening and interpersonal with the ability to transfer knowledge to others
Capability to engage and energize others to reach their fullest potential and performance
Versatility in disciplines other than the one academically trained for is highly desired
Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite, Autocad, Revit
Flexibility to travel to manufacturing sites as needed

Travel is expected for this position.

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