Dennis Group
Refrigeration (Mechanical) Engineer II
Dennis Group, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Refrigeration (Mechanical) Engineer II – Dennis Group
Job Summary
The Mechanical Refrigeration Engineer will plan, design, and implement mechanical systems for industrial food and beverage production facilities, particularly industrial refrigeration systems for production facilities, cold storage warehouses, and product cooling. You will work on multi‑disciplinary project teams and have an opportunity to perform, practice, and apply a wide range of mechanical refrigeration engineering knowledge from the system and facility design stage through the construction and commissioning stage of our projects.
Responsibilities
May work independently or with other refrigeration engineers, depending on project size
Developing refrigeration systems for cold storage, production, and product cooling
Leading mechanical system design development and coordinating with other internal and external team members
Developing refrigeration and related utility equipment and construction specifications
Developing P&IDs, equipment layout plans, plant / process utility distribution plans, and system details
Sizing and developing layouts for ammonia and glycol piping plans
Specifying equipment
Selecting equipment
Bid review
Cost estimating
Development of the functional description, sequence of operation, details, and plans with electrical and controls engineers
Creating project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings and specifications, etc.
Performing 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
Review and update design standards/details
Building code familiarity, compliance & review
Field support, discipline lead for commissioning activities and client main point of contact
Researching refrigeration and utility materials and best practices
Supporting talent growth within our organization
Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor
Required Education, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or related field
4-7 years of demonstrated refrigeration and utilities experience; mechanical experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus
4-7 years of ammonia, freon, and industrial refrigeration system design experience
4-7 years of experience with equipment and components for HVAC/R systems (refrigerant/hydronic piping, valves, pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, chillers, compressors, condensers, fluid coolers, condensing units, evaporator coils)
4-7 years of experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
Travel to customer project sites for review, audit, and meetings, estimated 10-25%
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills, a team‑oriented can‑do attitude, and an ability to work and manage projects independently
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Travel Requirement
Up to 10-25% travel required to visit project site and other offices
About Dennis Group 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Severies and Employment Type Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food and Beverage Services
Location: West Valley City, UT
Estimated Salary: $100,000 – $115,000
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The Mechanical Refrigeration Engineer will plan, design, and implement mechanical systems for industrial food and beverage production facilities, particularly industrial refrigeration systems for production facilities, cold storage warehouses, and product cooling. You will work on multi‑disciplinary project teams and have an opportunity to perform, practice, and apply a wide range of mechanical refrigeration engineering knowledge from the system and facility design stage through the construction and commissioning stage of our projects.
Responsibilities
May work independently or with other refrigeration engineers, depending on project size
Developing refrigeration systems for cold storage, production, and product cooling
Leading mechanical system design development and coordinating with other internal and external team members
Developing refrigeration and related utility equipment and construction specifications
Developing P&IDs, equipment layout plans, plant / process utility distribution plans, and system details
Sizing and developing layouts for ammonia and glycol piping plans
Specifying equipment
Selecting equipment
Bid review
Cost estimating
Development of the functional description, sequence of operation, details, and plans with electrical and controls engineers
Creating project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings and specifications, etc.
Performing 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
Review and update design standards/details
Building code familiarity, compliance & review
Field support, discipline lead for commissioning activities and client main point of contact
Researching refrigeration and utility materials and best practices
Supporting talent growth within our organization
Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor
Required Education, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or related field
4-7 years of demonstrated refrigeration and utilities experience; mechanical experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus
4-7 years of ammonia, freon, and industrial refrigeration system design experience
4-7 years of experience with equipment and components for HVAC/R systems (refrigerant/hydronic piping, valves, pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, chillers, compressors, condensers, fluid coolers, condensing units, evaporator coils)
4-7 years of experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
Travel to customer project sites for review, audit, and meetings, estimated 10-25%
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills, a team‑oriented can‑do attitude, and an ability to work and manage projects independently
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Travel Requirement
Up to 10-25% travel required to visit project site and other offices
About Dennis Group 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Severies and Employment Type Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Food and Beverage Services
Location: West Valley City, UT
Estimated Salary: $100,000 – $115,000
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