Remote Mechanical Process Engineer Jobs
Remote mechanical process engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams in industries from advanced manufacturing to energy and specialty chemicals. Employers hiring remotely right now include Jedson Engineering, The Foth Companies, and Alfa Tech Consulting Engineers. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.
Join Foth as a Mechanical Process Engineer, where you'll play a key role in delivering innovative utility solutions for industrial clients. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and execution of process utility systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success. You'll help shape best practices, apply cutting-edge engineering approaches, and grow your expertise in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The role will require approximately 30% travel.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with other project disciplines to ensure integrated solutions
- Prepare equipment specifications and technical documentation
- Partner with clients, vendors, and suppliers to generate cost estimates and contribute to proposal development
- Create mass and energy balances to support process design
- Produce process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
- Compile equipment lists, line lists, and points of connection (POC) documentation
- Define operational parameters and performance criteria
- Work closely with designers to translate engineering concepts into drawings
- Author installation scope documents for construction teams
- Provide support during on-site construction and installation phases
- Assist with system checkout and start-up activities
- Mentor and coach junior team members as needed
- Conduct on-site surveys to assess existing conditions
- Travel as required, with an anticipated average of 30% annually
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical experience
- 7+ years of experience with utility systems such as steam, refrigeration/ammonia, compressed air, HVAC, compressed gases, and water systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Registered Professional Engineer
- Industrial HVAC and Dust Control experience
- Ability to travel as needed with anticipation of 30% annually
Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, including to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates, sourcing candidates, and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support, but do not replace, human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law, we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools, and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.
Join Foth as a Mechanical Process Engineer, where you'll play a key role in delivering innovative utility solutions for industrial clients. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and execution of process utility systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success. You'll help shape best practices, apply cutting-edge engineering approaches, and grow your expertise in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The role will require approximately 30% travel.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with other project disciplines to ensure integrated solutions
- Prepare equipment specifications and technical documentation
- Partner with clients, vendors, and suppliers to generate cost estimates and contribute to proposal development
- Create mass and energy balances to support process design
- Produce process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
- Compile equipment lists, line lists, and points of connection (POC) documentation
- Define operational parameters and performance criteria
- Work closely with designers to translate engineering concepts into drawings
- Author installation scope documents for construction teams
- Provide support during on-site construction and installation phases
- Assist with system checkout and start-up activities
- Mentor and coach junior team members as needed
- Conduct on-site surveys to assess existing conditions
- Travel as required, with an anticipated average of 30% annually
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical experience
- 7+ years of experience with utility systems such as steam, refrigeration/ammonia, compressed air, HVAC, compressed gases, and water systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Registered Professional Engineer
- Industrial HVAC and Dust Control experience
- Ability to travel as needed with anticipation of 30% annually
Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, including to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates, sourcing candidates, and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support, but do not replace, human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law, we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools, and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote mechanical process engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS
- Experience reading and creating piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Knowledge of process safety management and OSHA PSM regulations
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Professional Engineer licensure or active progress toward PE certification preferred
Tips for Your Remote Mechanical Process Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote mechanical process engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles matched to your discipline and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your async process documentation skills
Remote employers need engineers who communicate process changes, PFDs, and equipment specs in writing without relying on walkthroughs. Include examples of technical memos, remote design review notes, or annotated P&IDs in your application materials to prove you work well without in-person oversight.
Highlight your remote simulation and modeling tools
Proficiency in tools like ASPEN Plus, HYSYS, or AutoCAD Plant 3D signals you can contribute from day one on a distributed team. Name the specific software versions and project types you've used them on, since remote hiring managers often screen on tool fit before anything else.
Prepare for remote technical interview formats
Many remote mechanical process engineer interviews include a take-home case study or a live screen-share design walk-through. Practice explaining your process design decisions clearly out loud over video and have digital versions of past work ready to share on screen during the call.
Remote Mechanical Process Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote mechanical process engineer job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, particularly in energy, industrial automation, and specialty chemicals, where remote process roles are most established. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, strong written communication, and proficiency with tools like ASPEN, process simulation software, and digital P&ID systems. Candidates who can document their process work clearly, run design reviews asynchronously, and manage project milestones without in-person check-ins stand out consistently.
Which companies hire remote mechanical process engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote mechanical process engineers include Jedson Engineering, The Foth Companies, and Alfa Tech Consulting Engineers, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first engineering consultancies, distributed energy companies, and industrial technology firms are among the most active categories hiring mechanical process engineers outside a central office.
Can you get a remote mechanical process engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently from day one. Your best path is through companies that hire junior engineers for remote process simulation, documentation, or CAD-intensive work. A strong portfolio of academic or personal process design projects, familiarity with industry-standard simulation tools, and demonstrated async communication skills can substitute effectively for direct work history.
Do you need a degree for remote mechanical process engineer jobs?
Usually, but the weight employers place on a degree varies by company and scope. Most remote mechanical process engineer roles expect at minimum a bachelor's in mechanical or chemical engineering, since the technical depth of process design is difficult to verify otherwise. That said, candidates with associate degrees paired with significant hands-on process experience, relevant certifications, and a verifiable project history do get considered at some firms.
Which industries hire the most remote mechanical process engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote mechanical process engineers are Consulting & Professional Services and Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams to support complex process design, compliance documentation, and continuous improvement work that can be executed effectively without a fixed plant location.
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