Mechanical Engineer Intern — Food & Beverage Systems

Dennis Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineering student to support design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems for food and beverage facilities. You will perform load calculations, develop P&ID’s, and assist with vendor coordination.

The role involves collaborating with a broad engineering and architectural team, contributing to calculations, layouts, and construction documents, and participating in site visits as needed.

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 with AutoCAD, Revit, etc. is preferable
• Understanding of basic calculations for energy, drainage, line loss, etc.
• Past mechanical experience in sanitary environments is a plus
• Motivated and results oriented
• Willing to travel to project sites – 25%
• GPA: 3.0 or above

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 analysis.
• Sanitary design considerations (layouts, process exhaust).
• PID Drafting.
• 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 team members.
• Develop P&ID’s and system details
• Size layouts for ductwork and piping plans.
• Assist with BMS controls development with electrical and controls engineers.
• Create project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings.

Skills

HVAC design experience

CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit)

Heat transfer fundamentals

Fluids & thermodynamics

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (student)

Job description

Dennis Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineering student to support design and analysis of HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems for food and beverage facilities. You will perform load calculations, develop P&ID’s, and assist with vendor coordination.

The role involves collaborating with a broad engineering and architectural team, contributing to calculations, layouts, and construction documents, and participating in site visits as needed.