Mechanical Design Intern — Food & Beverage Systems

Dennis Group; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking Mechanical Engineers to design and implement HVAC, plumbing/utilities, and fire suppression systems for food and beverage facilities. You will perform load calculations, system layouts, and vendor selection, collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include drafting P&IDs, developing specifications, and supporting construction administration, with travel up to 25% to project sites and offices. A relevant degree and CAD proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• HVAC and/or Utilities design experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting is preferable (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
• Understanding of the fundamental basics of performing calculations in areas of energy, drainage, line loss, etc.
• Past Mechanical experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
• Perform code reviews for HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs.
• Perform mass energy balance calculations.
• Perform drainage and line loss calculations.
• Perform flow test (hydrant or other) analysis.
• Sanitary design considerations (layouts, process exhaust).
• PID Drafting.
• Bid packages: equipment and sub-contractor – bid list, scope of work, milestone schedule.
• Create mechanical schedules.
• Vendor shop inspection / FAT.
• Develop HVAC, plant utility, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.
• Assist in mechanical system design development and coordinate with other internal and external team members.
• Develop Mechanical / Utility equipment and construction specifications
• Develop P&ID’s, 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, etc.
• Fixture selection
• 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.
• Research mechanical / utility materials and best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization

Skills

HVAC design experience

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

AutoCAD

Revit

Travel willingness

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Dennis Group is seeking Mechanical Engineers to design and implement HVAC, plumbing/utilities, and fire suppression systems for food and beverage facilities. You will perform load calculations, system layouts, and vendor selection, collaborating with a cross-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities include drafting P&IDs, developing specifications, and supporting construction administration, with travel up to 25% to project sites and offices. A relevant degree and CAD proficiency are required.