Dennis Group
Mechanical Engineer III (Utilities & HVAC)
Dennis Group, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Mechanical Engineer III (Utilities & HVAC)
Mechanical engineers at Dennis Group design and implement HVAC, plumbing/utility, and fire suppression systems for food and beverage production facilities. The role involves scoping, design calculations, vendor selection, and project coordination.
Responsibilities
Work independently on projects
Work multiple projects simultaneously
Execute all tasks necessary to complete the engineering on a project from design through execution
Perform heating and cooling load calculations
Code reviews for HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs
Perform mass energy balance calculations
Perform drainage and line loss calculation
Perform flow test (hydrant or other) analysis
Sanitary design considerations (layouts, process exhaust)
PID drafting & design
Bid package: equipment and sub‑contractor – bid list, scope of work, milestone schedule
Provide cost estimation and scheduling to PMs
Bid review
Peer design review
Scheduling – MS Project
Discipline lead for commissioning activities
Equipment selection
Vendor and sub‑contractor selection
Controls functional description development
Create mechanical schedules
Present engineering findings to client, interface directly and regularly with client
Building code familiarity, compliance & review
Insurance carrier requirements – familiarity and review
Vendor shop inspection / FAT
Develop HVAC, plant utility, plumbing, and fire suppression systems
Assist in mechanical system design development and coordinating 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
Sizing and developing 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
Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.
Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related 4‑year degree
8‑11 years of demonstrated HVAC and utilities experience; mechanical experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus
8‑11 years of experience HVAC and/or Utilities design and specifications experience
8‑11 years of experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer‑aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
8‑11 years of experience performing calculations in areas of energy, drainage, line loss, etc.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
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 and provides comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, 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.
Location Salt Lake City, UT
Salary: $75,000 – $100,000
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Responsibilities
Work independently on projects
Work multiple projects simultaneously
Execute all tasks necessary to complete the engineering on a project from design through execution
Perform heating and cooling load calculations
Code reviews for HVAC/plumbing/fire protection designs
Perform mass energy balance calculations
Perform drainage and line loss calculation
Perform flow test (hydrant or other) analysis
Sanitary design considerations (layouts, process exhaust)
PID drafting & design
Bid package: equipment and sub‑contractor – bid list, scope of work, milestone schedule
Provide cost estimation and scheduling to PMs
Bid review
Peer design review
Scheduling – MS Project
Discipline lead for commissioning activities
Equipment selection
Vendor and sub‑contractor selection
Controls functional description development
Create mechanical schedules
Present engineering findings to client, interface directly and regularly with client
Building code familiarity, compliance & review
Insurance carrier requirements – familiarity and review
Vendor shop inspection / FAT
Develop HVAC, plant utility, plumbing, and fire suppression systems
Assist in mechanical system design development and coordinating 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
Sizing and developing 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
Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.
Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related 4‑year degree
8‑11 years of demonstrated HVAC and utilities experience; mechanical experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus
8‑11 years of experience HVAC and/or Utilities design and specifications experience
8‑11 years of experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer‑aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
8‑11 years of experience performing calculations in areas of energy, drainage, line loss, etc.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
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 and provides comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, 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.
Location Salt Lake City, UT
Salary: $75,000 – $100,000
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