Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Food Processing Engineering Solutions in Beaverton, OR
Covert Engineers has specialized in engineering services for the food processing and packaging industry since 1988. Our team brings decades of hands-on experience from working directly in food plants, offering tailored solutions for complex projects. We focus on process design, project management, and regulatory compliance while maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards. Our engineers understand the challenges of executing projects in operational facilities that cannot afford downtime. With expertise in greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit projects, we serve clients across diverse food sectors including dairy, seafood, beverages, and more.Our services extend to energy conservation, refrigeration, HVAC, and utility systems critical to food production. Having completed over 1,500 projects ranging from small upgrades to $400M+ facilities, we combine technical precision with practical industry knowledge. Our approach emphasizes collaboration with client teams to ensure seamless project execution and cost control. We maintain rigorous quality standards through documented processes and experienced CADD specialists. Our commitment to understanding client needs has made us a trusted partner in the food industry for over 35 years.
Services
Process Design
Project Management
Site Selection
Cost Estimating
Master Planning
Regulatory Work
Project Execution
Cost Control
CADD Services
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have 37+ years of exclusive experience in food industry engineering
- Our team completed 1,500+ projects across diverse food sectors
- Engineers combine plant operations experience with consulting expertise
- We execute projects from $5,000 retrofits to $400M+ facilities
- Specialized in maintaining food safety standards during active production
What people say
Expertise in food safety
Understand production challenges
Proven track record
Services
Process Design
Our process design engineers create initial flow diagrams and equipment layouts while gathering on-site data. We conduct client workshops to develop detailed process solutions that meet specific production requirements. Our team ensures designs comply with food safety regulations while optimizing operational efficiency for both new and existing facilities.
Project Management
We provide full-cycle project management from initial scoping to final execution. Our services include cost estimation, regulatory coordination, and quality control documentation. We adapt to client needs by either leading projects or supporting in-house teams with specialized expertise in food industry compliance requirements.
Site Selection
Our site selection services evaluate prospective locations for new food processing facilities. We analyze factors like utility access, regulatory environment, and logistical considerations to identify optimal locations that support long-term operational success and compliance with industry standards.
Regulatory Work
We handle regulatory coordination including licensing, compliance documentation, and incentive program participation. Our team ensures all projects meet local, state, and federal food safety requirements while maintaining operational efficiency in active production environments.
CADD Services
Our experienced drafters and designers create precise technical documentation for food processing projects. Using specialized CADD tools, we produce detailed plans that support construction, equipment installation, and regulatory submissions while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Questions
What industries do Covert Engineers specialize in?
We specialize exclusively in food processing and packaging facilities across sectors like dairy, seafood, beverages, and snack foods.
What project sizes can you handle?
We manage projects from small $5,000 retrofits to $400M+ greenfield facilities with equal technical precision.
How do you handle projects in operational plants?
Our team executes projects while maintaining strict food safety standards and minimizing disruption to active production.
What regulatory support do you provide?
We coordinate licensing, compliance requirements, and incentive programs as part of our process design services.
How experienced is your engineering team?
Our engineers have 37+ years of combined experience working directly in food plants before becoming consultants.
