Mechanical Engineer, Mid-Level (HVAC & Utilities)

About the Role

Dennis Group’s Mechanical Engineers design and implement mechanical systems as part of a broad engineering and architectural team in designing and building food and beverage production facilities. Specifically, HVAC, plumbing/utility, and fire suppression systems. Our mechanical team is involved with designing the mechanical systems, calculating space heat and cooling loads, determining and selecting equipment sizes, and vetting and selecting suitable vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors. Mechanical Engineers will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or with other Mechanical Engineers, depending on project size
• Execute all tasks necessary to complete the engineering on a project from design through execution
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations
• Conduct code reviews for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection designs
• Perform mass energy balance calculations
• Perform drainage and line loss calculations
• Perform flow test (hydrant or other) analysis
• Address sanitary design considerations (layouts, process exhaust)
• Draft and design P&IDs
• Prepare bid packages: equipment and sub-contractor – bid list, scope of work, milestone schedule
• Provide cost estimation and scheduling to Project Managers
• Conduct bid reviews and peer design reviews
• Manage scheduling using MS Project
• Serve as discipline lead for commissioning activities
• Select equipment, vendors, and sub-contractors
• Develop controls functional descriptions
• Create mechanical schedules
• Present engineering findings to clients
• Ensure building code familiarity, compliance, and review
• Review insurance carrier requirements
• Conduct vendor shop inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Develop HVAC, plant utility, plumbing, and fire suppression systems
• Assist in mechanical system design development and coordinate with internal and external team members
• Develop mechanical/utility equipment and construction specifications
• Develop P&IDs, equipment layout plans, plant/process utility distribution plans, and system details
• Size and develop layouts for ductwork and piping plans
• Assist with the development of the Building Management System (BMS) controls, details, and plans with electrical and controls engineers
• Create project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings and specifications
• Select fixtures
• Perform construction administration in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify construction scope aligns with design intent
• Research mechanical/utility materials and best practices
• Support talent growth within the organization by providing coaching and/or mentoring to subordinates when directed

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 4-7 years of work experience in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics
• 4-7 years of work experience with HVAC, plumbing, fire protection designs, and specifications
• 4-7 years of work experience performing calculations in areas of energy, drainage, line loss, etc.
• 4-7 years of experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
• Basic report writing and communication skills
• Relevant work experience in an industrial manufacturing setting preferred
• FE/EIT certificate preferred
• Strong technical writing skills

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Travel

25% travel required to visit project sites and other offices.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 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