Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer - HVAC & Piping Design

Dennis Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

PTO and open vacation policy

Bonus potential

Profit-sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our team focused on designing and implementing HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems for food and beverage facilities.

You will perform load calculations, develop P&ID’s and system layouts, coordinate with internal and external teams, and contribute to construction documents and field support. Entry-level candidates with FE/EIT preferred and strong technical writing are welcome.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience or schooling in heat transfer, fluids, and thermodynamics.
• 0–3 years in HVAC/plumbing/design and specs.
• FE/EIT preferred; strong technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
• Develop HVAC, plant utility, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.
• Develop P&ID’s, equipment layout plans and system details.
• Support mechanical design development and coordination with teams.
• Create project documents including calculations, reports, and drawings.
• Assist with construction administration and field verifications.
• Research mechanical materials and best practices.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Technical writing

Communication skills

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

FE/EIT certificate preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Dennis Group in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our team focused on designing and implementing HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems for food and beverage facilities.

You will perform load calculations, develop P&ID’s and system layouts, coordinate with internal and external teams, and contribute to construction documents and field support. Entry-level candidates with FE/EIT preferred and strong technical writing are welcome.