Mechanical Engineer Mid-Sr Level (Utility & HVAC Design)

Overview

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. We are seeking candidates that are strong in utility system knowledge and design (steam systems, large hydronic, industrial chiller applications, etc). Our mechanical team is involved with designing the mechanical systems, performing calculations to determine capacities required and select equipment, performing detailed design 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. You will be a member of our mechanical department and your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

Responsibilities

• May work independently or with other ME's, 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&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
• Controls 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 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
• Disciple lead for efficiency improvements or existing system troubleshooting
• Research mechanical / utility materials and best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization
• Provide coaching and / or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

Physical Requirements

Travel Requirement

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.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and insurance, paid time off including 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 , , , , , , , , , or genetics.

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