Dennis Group
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Utilities) - Start in 2026
Dennis Group, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Utilities) - Start in 2026
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This range is provided by Dennis Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $78,000.00/yr - $82,000.00/yr
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. Our mechanical team is involved with designing the mechanical systems, calculating space heat and cooling loads, determining and selecting equipment sizes, 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
Perform heating and cooling load calculations
Perform code reviews for HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs
Perform mass energy balance calculations
Perform drainage and line loss calculations
Perform flow test (hydrant or other) analysis
Sanitary design considerations (layouts, process exhaust)
PID Drafting
Bid packages: equipment and sub-contractor – bid list, scope of work, milestone schedule
Create mechanical schedules
Vendor shop inspection / FAT
Develop HVAC, plant utility, plumbing, and fire suppression systems
Assist in mechanical system design development and coordinate with other internal and external team members
Develop Mechanical / Utility equipment and construction specifications
Develop P&ID’s, equipment layout plans, plant / process utility distribution plans, and system details
Size and develop layouts for ductwork and piping plans
Assist with the development of the building management system (BMS) controls, details, and plans with electrical and controls engineers
Create project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings and specifications, etc.
Fixture selection
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
Research mechanical / utility materials and best practices
Support talent growth within our organization
Required Education Skills And Experience
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
0-3 years of work experience or schooling in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics
0-3 years of work experience or schooling with HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs and specifications.
0-3 years of work experience or schooling performing calculations in areas of energy, drainage, line loss, etc.
Basic report writing and communication skills
Relevant internship(s) in an industrial manufacturing setting preferred
Working towards or has FE/EIT certificate
Strong technical writing skills
AutoCAD and Revit design ability preferred
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Food and Beverage Services
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This range is provided by Dennis Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $78,000.00/yr - $82,000.00/yr
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. Our mechanical team is involved with designing the mechanical systems, calculating space heat and cooling loads, determining and selecting equipment sizes, 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
Perform heating and cooling load calculations
Perform code reviews for HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs
Perform mass energy balance calculations
Perform drainage and line loss calculations
Perform flow test (hydrant or other) analysis
Sanitary design considerations (layouts, process exhaust)
PID Drafting
Bid packages: equipment and sub-contractor – bid list, scope of work, milestone schedule
Create mechanical schedules
Vendor shop inspection / FAT
Develop HVAC, plant utility, plumbing, and fire suppression systems
Assist in mechanical system design development and coordinate with other internal and external team members
Develop Mechanical / Utility equipment and construction specifications
Develop P&ID’s, equipment layout plans, plant / process utility distribution plans, and system details
Size and develop layouts for ductwork and piping plans
Assist with the development of the building management system (BMS) controls, details, and plans with electrical and controls engineers
Create project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings and specifications, etc.
Fixture selection
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
Research mechanical / utility materials and best practices
Support talent growth within our organization
Required Education Skills And Experience
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
0-3 years of work experience or schooling in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics
0-3 years of work experience or schooling with HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs and specifications.
0-3 years of work experience or schooling performing calculations in areas of energy, drainage, line loss, etc.
Basic report writing and communication skills
Relevant internship(s) in an industrial manufacturing setting preferred
Working towards or has FE/EIT certificate
Strong technical writing skills
AutoCAD and Revit design ability preferred
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Food and Beverage Services
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