Mechanical Engineer II/III (Utility System Design)

About the role

You will be a member of our mechanical department and your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Execute all tasks necessary to complete the engineering on a project from conceptual design through execution
• Heating and cooling load calculations
• Mass energy balance calculations
• Drainage and line loss calculations
• Equipment sizing and selection
• Develop Mechanical / Utility equipment and construction specifications
• Develop P&ID’s, equipment layout plans, plant / process utility piping (steam, hydronic, CA) distribution plans, and system details
• P&ID design & drafting
• Size and develop layouts for ductwork and piping plans
• Create controls functional description development
• Create equipment schedules
• Aid with the development of the building management system (BMS) controls, details, and plans with electrical and controls engineers
• Provide cost estimation and scheduling to PMs
• Present engineering findings to client
• Code reviews for HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs
• Building code familiarity, compliance & review
• Insurance carrier requirements – familiarity & review
• Mechanical system design development and coordinating with other internal and external team members
• Bid package: equipment and sub-contractor – bid list, scope of work, milestone schedule
• Bid Review
• Vendor and Sub-contractor selection
• Vendor shop inspection / FAT
• Create project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings and specifications, etc.
• Perform construction administration in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify construction scope is proceeding per the intent of the design
• Discipline lead for commissioning activities
• Discipline lead for efficiency improvements or existing system troubleshooting
• Research mechanical / utility materials and best practices
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Work experience in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics
• Work experience with utility systems (Boilers, Chillers, Compressed Air) designs and specifications
• Experience performing calculations in areas of energy, drainage, line loss, etc.
• Experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
• Relevant work experience in an industrial manufacturing setting preferred
• Strong technical writing and communication skills

Skills and Experience

• Travel to customer project sites for review, audit, and meetings, estimated 35-50%

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Pay

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Schedule

We are flexible and can offer a variety of schedules to fit your needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Paid time off including an open vacation policy
• Bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans

Qualifications

• EEO Employer
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• No discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics