Entry Level Process Engineer (Start May 2026)

Position Overview

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 systems, 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, installation, commissioning, and start-up to enable operational efficiencies for the food and beverage process plants of our clients.

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 on the grocery store shelves.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Coordinate equipment procurement and bid evaluation
• Assist project management with the development of project scope, budget, and process-related schedules
• Coordinate the 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
• Support talent growth within our organization

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.
• Experience Required: 0-3 years of work experience or schooling developing process designs.
• Experience Required: 0-3 years of work experience or schooling preparing process flow diagrams and P&IDs.
• Experience Required: 0-3 years of work experience or schooling sizing and specifying process and process utility equipment.
• Experience Required: 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 with a desire to 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
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Travel Requirement: Up to 50% travel required to visit project sites and other offices

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off (with an open vacation policy), bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans