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

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

IFAB Engineering Partners LP seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our Springfield, MA team. You will contribute to heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and energy calculations for food processing facilities, from concept to construction.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, experience with HVAC and process utilities, and strong writing and communication skills. Travel to site projects (35-50%) is expected, and the role is on-site with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience with heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with utility systems (boilers, chillers, compressed air) designs and specifications preferred.
• Proficiency in calculations for energy, drainage, and line loss.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Estimated 35-50% travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering tasks from conceptual design through execution.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations.
• Develop P&ID's, equipment layouts, and piping distribution plans.
• Create equipment schedules and BOMs; assist with BMS controls development.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams; provide cost estimation and scheduling to PMs.
• Present findings to clients and conduct code reviews for HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs.
• Lead commissioning activities and drive efficiency improvements.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

AutoCAD

Revit

Technical writing

Communication skills

Travel 35-50%

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on August 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Springfield, MA 01103, USA

• On-site
• Mechanical Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MECHA001357

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, andsystem 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 thebuilding management system (BMS) controls, details, and plans withelectrical 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 andspecifications, etc.
• Perform construction administration in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, andfield visits to verify construction scope is proceeding per theintent 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.

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