Job DescriptionScope of PositionThe Senior Process Design Specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing intelligent ("smart") Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) utilizing Autodesk process design platforms. This role supports the successful execution of process-focused projects across the food, beverage, consumer products, and manufacturing markets. In addition to project execution responsibilities, this position serves as a subject matter expert for smart P&ID methodologies, helping to advance Haskell's digital engineering capabilities through the development of standards, training programs, and mentoring of engineering and design professionals across the organization.
Job Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Technical Leadership
- Develop, maintain, and coordinate intelligent P&IDs utilizing Autodesk Process Design solutions, including AutoCAD Plant 3D and related Autodesk engineering applications.
- Create and manage process databases, equipment tags, line lists, instrument indexes, and associated project deliverables.
- Collaborate with process, mechanical, controls, piping, and electrical disciplines to ensure accurate and integrated project deliverables.
- Support process design efforts including process flow diagrams (PFDs)
- Ensure P&ID data integrity and compliance with project, client, and company standards.
- May participate in design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, and client meetings.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of process engineering and drafting standards, templates, and best practices.
Digital Engineering & Organizational Development
- Serve as Haskell's technical resource for smart P&ID implementation and data-centric process design workflows.
- Develop training materials, user guides, standards documentation, and best practices related to smart P&ID development.
- Plan and conduct formal training sessions, workshops, and hands-on coaching for engineering and design personnel.
- Mentor team members transitioning from traditional drafting workflows to intelligent process design environments.
- Assist leadership in evaluating emerging Autodesk technologies and digital engineering solutions that enhance process project delivery.
- Promote consistency in smart P&ID execution, data management, and project configuration across all business units.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to digital delivery, automation, and engineering efficiency.
- Travel as required to support project and training activities.
Education & Years of Experience
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Process Technology, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Minimum 8+ years of experience developing process design documentation and P&IDs in industrial environments.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience utilizing Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD P&ID, or similar intelligent process design platforms.
- Experience supporting projects within the food, beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, life sciences, or related industrial markets preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience will be considered.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced expertise in Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD P&ID, and associated Autodesk process design tools.
- Strong understanding of smart P&ID databases, tagging structures, line numbering systems, instrumentation documentation, and data management practices.
- Knowledge of industrial process systems including piping, utilities, instrumentation, controls, and process equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain company-wide standards for intelligent process design.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to teach technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that improve engineering quality, consistency, and efficiency.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams and independently on strategic initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
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- Autodesk Certified Professional credentials.
- Experience creating technical training materials and delivering instructor-led training.
- Experience implementing or administering enterprise Plant 3D environments.
- Experience with engineering data integration, digital twins, asset information models, or automation workflows.
- Familiarity with food and beverage processing, consumer products manufacturing, industrial utilities, and related process industries.
Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
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