Mechanical Design Intern — Food Plant Systems

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Open vacation policy

Bonus

Profit-sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group’s Mechanical Engineers design and implement mechanical systems in food and beverage facilities, covering HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression. You will handle load calculations, code reviews, piping layouts, and coordinated project documentation within a multidisciplinary team.

This role requires pursuing a mechanical engineering degree with hands-on CAD experience, willingness to travel 25%, and a drive to contribute to a focused, sanitary environment across projects and clients.

Qualifications

• 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 with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit) preferred.
• Willing to travel 25%
• GPA 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
• Review HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs.
• Create mechanical designs and develop piping layouts.
• Prepare project documents and specifications.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams.
• Support talent growth.

Skills

HVAC design

Utilities design

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Engineering calculations

Travel willingness

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Dennis Group’s Mechanical Engineers design and implement mechanical systems in food and beverage facilities, covering HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression. You will handle load calculations, code reviews, piping layouts, and coordinated project documentation within a multidisciplinary team.

This role requires pursuing a mechanical engineering degree with hands-on CAD experience, willingness to travel 25%, and a drive to contribute to a focused, sanitary environment across projects and clients.