Mechanical Engineer II​/III; Utility & HVAC Design

Mechanical Engineer II / III (Utility & HVAC Design)

Apply for the Mechanical Engineer II / III (Utility & HVAC Design) role at Dennis Group.

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

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. They work on HVAC, plumbing, utility, and fire suppression systems. We are seeking candidates with strong utility system knowledge and design experience (steam systems, large hydronic, industrial chiller applications, etc.) The mechanical team is involved with designing the mechanical systems, performing calculations to determine capacities required, selecting equipment, performing detailed design, vetting and selecting vendors, suppliers, and sub‑contractors.

Mechanical Engineers will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments.

• May work independently or with other MEs, depending on project size
• Execute all tasks necessary to complete the engineering on a project from conceptual design through execution
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations
• Perform mass energy balance calculations
• Perform drainage and line loss calculations
• Equipment sizing and selection
• Develop mechanical/utility equipment and construction specifications
• Develop P&’s, equipment layout plans, plant/process utility piping (steam, hydronic, CA) distribution plans, and system details
• Design and draft P&IDs
• Size and develop layouts for ductwork and piping plans
• Control functional description development
• Create equipment schedules
• Assist 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
• Perform mechanical system design development and coordinate 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
• Support talent growth within the organization
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor

• 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
• Work 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
• Travel to customer project sites for review, audit, and meetings, estimated 10-25%

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

• 10-25% travel required to visit project site and other offices

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.

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, an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology;
Food and Beverage Services