Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering; Master's preferred
3-5 years of plant and/or engineering experience
Minimum 2 years of current experience within Jenike & Johanson for internal candidates
Strongly preferred consulting or client advisory experience
Basic familiarity with CAD software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks
Excellent design and problem-solving skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical advisor and present solutions to clients
Develop engineering solutions for client technical challenges
Produce feasibility studies, conceptual, and functional designs
Coordinate laboratory and pilot testing with powders and bulk solids
Research equipment configuration or process modification solutions
Perform flow and transport calculations and analyses using proprietary modeling technologies
Contribute to the team, partnering with business development and mentoring junior engineers
Travel periodically for client meetings, site visits, and J&J office visits
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and further education
Collaborative work environment with integrated team support
Exposure to diverse engineering projects across industries
Travel opportunities for client engagement and networking
Mentorship from experienced colleagues in the field
Full Job Description
Jenike & Johanson is seeking a Project Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in engineering and consulting in our San Luis Obispo office. You will work on multi-disciplinary powder and bulk solids handling projects from technical concept through solution delivery to the client, with an emphasis on consulting and advisory work. This role blends technical project engineering with client-facing consulting work, weighted toward consulting.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a technical advisor, communicate and present solutions to clients, evaluating processes and providing clear, actionable guidance
Develop engineering solutions for client technical challenges
Produce feasibility studies, conceptual designs, and functional designs
Coordinate laboratory and pilot scale testing with powders and bulk solids
Research solution approaches involving equipment configuration or process modifications
Perform calculations for flow and transport, and analyses using proprietary modeling technologies
Contribute to the integrated team, partnering with business development and supporting less-experienced engineers
Travel on a periodic basis to meet with clients, perform site visits, and visit J&J offices both domestically and internationally
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering. Master's degree preferred
3-5 years plant and/or engineering experience
Internal Candidates Only:
Minimum 2 years of current experience within the J&J Organization
Consulting or client advisory experience strongly preferred
Basic CAD package familiarity, such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks
Excellent design and problem-solving skills
Masterful written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues
Ability to adapt effectively when priorities change in response to business needs
Must have valid driver's license and passport, or ability to obtain one
