Dennis Group · 1 week ago
Mechanical Engineer III (Utilities & HVAC)
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDennis Group is a company focused on designing and building food and beverage production facilities. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to design and implement mechanical systems, specifically HVAC, plumbing, and fire suppression systems, while managing multiple concurrent projects and ensuring compliance with building codes and client requirements.
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Responsibilities
Work independently on projects
Work several 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, interfaces 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
Qualification
Required
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
Travel to customer project sites for review, audit, and meetings, estimated 10-25%
Preferred
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Paid time off including an open vacation policy
Bonus
Profit-sharing
Retirement plans
Company
Dennis Group
We are the #1 food and beverage design-build firm in the United States.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey R. Lewandoski, P.E.
Senior Partner
Mary Frances Stotler
Senior Partner
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