Dennis Group San Diego
Mechanical Engineer II III Utility HVAC Design
Dennis Group San Diego, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002
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. Specifically, HVAC, plumbing, utility, and fire suppression systems.
We are seeking candidates that are strong in utility system knowledge and design (steam systems, large hydronic, industrial chiller applications, etc).
Our mechanical team is involved with designing the mechanical systems, performing calculations to determine capacities required and select equipment, performing detailed design and vetting and selecting suitable vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors. Mechanical Engineers will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments. 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
Support talent growth within our organization
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 10-25%
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
10-25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
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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We are seeking candidates that are strong in utility system knowledge and design (steam systems, large hydronic, industrial chiller applications, etc).
Our mechanical team is involved with designing the mechanical systems, performing calculations to determine capacities required and select equipment, performing detailed design and vetting and selecting suitable vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors. Mechanical Engineers will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments. 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
Support talent growth within our organization
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 10-25%
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
10-25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
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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