Senior Mechanical Engineer – Food & Beverage Plants

Dennis Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Profit-sharing

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group’s Mechanical Engineers design and implement mechanical systems as part of a broad engineering and architectural team in designing and building food and beverage production facilities. The role focuses on HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems, with responsibilities spanning design, load calculations, equipment sizing, and vendor coordination.

We expect a strong background in sanitary environments, CAD excellence (AutoCAD/Revit), and up-to-date industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related 4-year degree.
• 8+ years HVAC and utilities experience in sanitary environments is a plus.
• 8+ years HVAC/Utilities design and specifications experience.
• 8+ years experience using CAD programs (AutoCAD, Revit).
• PE registration is a plus.
• Travel to customer project sites ~10-25%.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on projects and manage several concurrently.
• Complete engineering from design through execution.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
• Review HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs.
• Conduct mass energy balance, drainage, and line loss calculations.
• Perform flow test analyses and sanitary design considerations.
• Develop P&IDs, layouts, and equipment selections.
• Create mechanical schedules and vendor/sub-contractor bid packages.
• Provide cost estimation and scheduling input to PMs.
• Lead commissioning activities and coordinate with client.
• Ensure building code compliance and vendor inspections.
• Develop BMS-related controls with electrical/controls engineers.
• Prepare calculations, reports, and construction drawings.

Skills

HVAC design

Utilities design

AutoCAD

Revit

Energy calculations

Drainage calculations

Line loss calculations

PE licensed

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Dennis Group’s Mechanical Engineers design and implement mechanical systems as part of a broad engineering and architectural team in designing and building food and beverage production facilities. The role focuses on HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems, with responsibilities spanning design, load calculations, equipment sizing, and vendor coordination.

We expect a strong background in sanitary environments, CAD excellence (AutoCAD/Revit), and up-to-date industry standards.