Corporate Engineer

Job descriptionCorporate EngineerLocation: Cold Spring, KY (Cincinnati Area)Employment Type: Full-TimeTravel: Approximately 20–30% U.S. travel required, including overnight staysOverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Engineer to support capital projects, process improvements, equipment upgrades, and safety initiatives across multiple industrial manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for project scope development, detailed engineering design, budgeting, scheduling, and implementation support for a variety of industrial process systems and plant equipment.This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for someone who thrives in industrial plant environments, enjoys solving complex process and equipment challenges, and can work independently with minimal supervision. The position offers exposure to a wide range of projects and the opportunity to support meaningful operational improvements across multiple facilities.The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical or process engineering background, excellent communication skills, and experience supporting manufacturing, industrial processing, utility, or process engineering environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop project scope, budgets, schedules, and implementation plans for engineering and process improvement projectsDesign, size, and select industrial process equipment including:ConveyorsHeat exchangersBoilersPiping systemsPumpsTanksValvesAir and water condensersDuctworkAir scrubbing systemsIndustrial cookers and related process equipmentGenerate and maintain:P&IDsProcess Flow Diagrams (PFDs)Heat and mass balancesEquipment and motor listsPiping and tie-in listsPartner with Instrumentation & Controls, Automation, Electrical, CAD, and Installation teams to support project execution and company engineering standardsCoordinate with internal and external vendors/resources for equipment sizing, specifications, and technical supportSupport installation activities and ensure field modifications are documented and updated appropriately in project drawings and closeout documentationCommunicate project scope changes, technical challenges, and process improvement recommendations throughout project lifecycleProvide technical troubleshooting and engineering support for plant operations and installation issuesSupport multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining organization, communication, and schedule alignmentQualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required5–10+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, process, or project engineering environmentsStrong understanding of industrial mechanical systems, process engineering, and plant operationsAbility to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervisionStrong communication, technical writing, and organizational skillsComfortable working in industrial plant environments and traveling as neededAbility to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionallyPreferred ExperienceMechanical or Process Engineering background preferredExperience within:Food processingMeat processingIndustrial manufacturingProcess engineering plantsIndustrial agricultureBoiler/process utility environmentsExperience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or other 3D CAD platformsFamiliarity with structural steel, concrete, or general structural analysisExperience generating P&IDs, PFDs, and process documentationExperience supporting equipment installation and industrial capital projectsPhysical RequirementsFrequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and balancingAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to work in industrial plant environments that may be hot, dirty, and physically demandingAbility to travel domestically approximately 20–30%, including occasional short-notice travelWork EnvironmentCombination of office and industrial manufacturing/plant environmentsHands-on engineering role supporting multiple facilities and operations teamsCollaborative team environment with strong long-term stability and project varietyOpportunity to work on diverse industrial improvement and capital engineering projects