Mechanical Engineer, Mid-Sr Level (Utility System Design)

Dennis Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans and bonus programs

Job summary

The Dennis Group is a leader in planning, design, engineering, and construction of food plants. This role sits in the mechanical department and focuses on delivering robust engineering from concept through execution.

You will perform load calculations, equipment sizing, P&ID development, and coordination with electrical and controls engineers, with travel 35-50% to field sites. Strong technical writing and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with utility systems (boilers, chillers, compressed air) designs and specifications.
• Proficiency in engineering calculations (energy, drainage, line loss, etc.).
• Experience with AutoCAD or Revit.
• Industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 35-50%.

Responsibilities

• Complete 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 P&ID's, layout plans, piping, and system details.
• P&ID design & drafting.
• Create equipment schedules.
• Assist with BMS controls development 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.
• Discipline lead for commissioning activities.
• Research mechanical / utility materials and best practices.
• Provide coaching/mentoring to a subordinate group.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Technical writing

Communication skills

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.

Required Education Skills And Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Work experience in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics
• Work experience with utility systems (Boilers, Chillers, Compressed Air) designs and specifications.
• Work experience performing calculations in areas of energy, drainage, line loss, etc.
• Experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
• Relevant work experience in an industrial manufacturing setting preferred
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Travel to customer project sites for review, audit, and meetings, estimated 35-50%

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 disability 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.