Industrial Process Engineer

Epstein Industrial Process EngineerEpstein is a well-respected 100+ year old architecture, engineering and construction firm. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh and Warsaw, Poland. Our beautiful corporate office is located in Chicago's West Loop, convenient to transportation. We offer all employees a competitive wage and benefits package. Epstein is proud to be 100% employee owned. Epstein focuses on our community through our emphasis on community service, green initiatives and sustainable design delivering "best in class" creative project solutions.OverviewAre you passionate about engineering solutions that transform industries? Epstein is seeking a talented Engineer to join our Industrial Process Engineering group. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will drive the development of creative and effective solutions for a diverse range of clients, with a primary focus on industrial food processing and consumer packaged goods. From process flow diagrams to equipment selection, your expertise will play a pivotal role in delivering "best in class" solutions that exceed client expectations.General ResponsibilitiesLead or assist in Master Planning and design activities for food processing and industrial process lines.Develop process flow diagrams, equipment lists, and utility estimates to guide project execution.Prepare comprehensive equipment bid packages, including drawings, specifications, and performance criteria.Collaborate with equipment vendors to gather essential utility and process information required by other disciplines.Coordinate process utility design with equipment specifications and other building design disciplines.Manage the shop drawing process for process-related equipment and oversee equipment procurement and installation.Support construction administration activities, including equipment start-up and commissioning.RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.3-7 years of experience in consumer products, food, or finished goods manufacturing. Experience with fresh meat processing systems will be considered favorably.Proficiency in analyzing interrelationships between different design elements.Strong analytical skills and knowledge of relevant analysis methods.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.Why Join Us?Exciting Challenges: Take on diverse projects that push the boundaries of innovation in food processing and consumer packaged goods.Professional Growth: Develop your leadership skills and technical expertise in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and career advancement.Community Impact: Contribute to sustainable design initiatives and community service projects that make a difference.Employee Ownership: Become part of a 100% employee-owned firm where your contributions directly shape our success and future.Epstein offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and accident insurance, flexible benefit plans, transportation benefits, employee assistance plan and parental leave. We help secure our employees' future retirement through our 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To support a healthy work-life balance, we provide half-day Fridays, flexible working hours, a hybrid work schedule, paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, we encourage career growth by offering professional license reimbursement, industry association reimbursement, an internal training program, leadership development program and educational assistance.Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including relevant education, experience and training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance. The salary range for this position is $85,000-$120,000 annually.Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of a person's qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.