Food Process Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

We are actively building a network of Process Engineers with 5+ years of experience to support increasing project demand across our organization. Positions will be based in Ferndale, WA and throughout the Western United States.  We are seeking to talk to experienced professionals who have a passion for process design, PFD/P&ID development, and multi-discipline project execution.  Positions will require the ability to support and contribute to complex industrial projects across one or more sectors including but not limited to refining, chemicals, life sciences, power, food and beverage, and advanced manufacturing environments. 

At Eichleay, our Process Engineering team specializes in delivering innovative, safe, and optimized process solutions for complex facilities, including brownfield retrofit/expansion projects and new process installations.  

We are proactively connecting with engineers who want to be part of a collaborative, multi-discipline EPCM environment and take pride in partnering with clients to solve operational challenges, improve system performance, and deliver high-quality outcomes across a variety of sectors. 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

*Other options may exist including part time, fixed-term, and casual (as needed employment types) 

 
Compensation and Benefits: We offer full-time employees' competitive compensation and benefits that include Medical/Dental/Vision, HSA company contribution, company 401K match, and more. 

 
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Refining, Chemicals, Power, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Advanced Manufacturing, or related industrial industries. 

 General Core Responsibilities (may vary based on position) 

• Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, safety and environmental issues. Address issues as necessary to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, and contractors with zero environmental incidents. 

• Consistently achieve goals, delivering quality and accurate work while meeting project schedules, including reviewing project documents for conformity and quality assurance. 

• Support development of process engineering deliverables and construction work packages for review and approval. 

• Develop and define process design basis, process flow diagrams (PFDs), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). 

• Perform process engineering calculations such as mass and energy balances, heat transfer, fluid flow, and equipment sizing. 

• Support specification and selection of process equipment including pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, and process systems, in coordination with mechanical and other disciplines. 

• Participate in and support process safety activities including HAZOP, LOPA, and relief/flare system design reviews. 

• Develop and review operating philosophies, control narratives, and process descriptions supporting I&C integration. 

• Support scope development and create technical specifications for process systems and modifications. 

• Prepare material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and vendor submittal reviews. 

• Respond to construction RFIs and support field activities as required. 

• Provide man-hour estimates and support cost estimating and proposal development. 

• Attend and participate in Client and Eichleay project team meetings. May require in-person interactions including site visits. 

• Maintain schedule and budget commitments. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements. 

• Support construction, commissioning, start-up, and client turnaround activities as required. 

 Preferred Requirements/Skills 

Education: 

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program. 

• Licensed PE or working toward licensure is highly desired. 

 Skills: 

• Ability to coordinate across disciplines in a multi-discipline EPCM environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools in engineering workflows while maintaining responsible charge and accountability for deliverables. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam. 

• Ability to coordinate with clients, vendors, and project teams. 

• Ability to manage budgets and schedules, independently or with guidance. 

 Technical Competence 

• Experience developing process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). 

• Experience performing process calculations including material and energy balances, heat transfer, and fluid flow. 

• Experience with process equipment design and selection including pumps, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and reactors. 

• Experience with process safety systems and methodologies including HAZOP and LOPA.

• Understanding of control systems integration and process control philosophies. 

• Experience working with multi-discipline teams including mechanical, electrical, I&C, and piping. 

• Experience supporting industrial facilities including refining, petrochemical, and manufacturing environments. 

• Experience in regulated industries such as life sciences, cGMP manufacturing, or food & beverage is preferred.

• Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to process design. 

• Experience supporting retrofit, expansion, or brownfield projects is preferred.

Industry Requirements 

This role may require all or some of the following: 

• RSO/HHFT Safety Training or ability to obtain. 
• Client-specific safety training and badging. 
• TWIC card or ability to obtain. 
• Background screening (employment, education, criminal history, driving record). 
• Participation in random drug and alcohol programs. 

 Work Environment and Physical Demands 

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.  
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.  
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays and weekends.  
• Job duties may be performed at a client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Day to day job direction will typically be by Eichleay team lead.  
• Conditions and/or schedule may vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.  
• Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site-based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases. 

Move Forward with Eichleay

Eichleay, Inc. is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience delivering integrated project management and engineering solutions across energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food & beverage industries. We are committed to innovation, safety, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation. 

Use of Artificial Intelligence: At Eichleay, we embrace the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and decision-making across our operations, including recruitment.