Location: Springfield, MA
Company: Dennis Group Springfield
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 Works independently on projects Works several project 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 Developing HVAC, plant utility, plumbing, and fire suppression systems Assist in mechanical system design development and coordinating with other internal and external team members Developing Mechanical / Utility equipment and construction specifications Developing P&ID’s, equipment layout plans, plant / process utility distribution plans, and system details Sizing and developing layouts for ductwork and piping plans Assisting with the development of the building management system (BMS) controls, details, and plans with electrical and controls engineers Creating project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings and specifications, etc.
Fixture selection 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 Researching mechanical / utility materials and best practices Supporting 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, medical, 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 (Auto CAD, 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. 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, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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Client Review, Bidding and Construction Assist in Electrical Design; Development of One-Line Diagrams 3D layout of large equipment and raceways Layout of electrical equipment/devices and circuiting Light Fixture Layout and circuiting Layout of fire alarm horn/strobes per spacing criteria Low voltage systems layout and circuiting Development of electrical equipment schedules Development of electrical equipment and conduit support/mounting details Check and Publish drawing sets About You Relevant requirements and experiences include: Experience with Revit, Auto CAD and Auto Desk Building Systems Lighting system – layouts, circuiting and photometric calculations Experience in Electrical Construction
Drawings Experience with an engineering firm, preferably in the industrial sector 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, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
in strength, stability, and stresses for various structures of our construction of new processing facilities and alterations to existing facilities. Members of our structural department have responsibilities that include, but not be limited to: Responsibilities Applying extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques.
Performing hand calculations and creating computer analysis models for structural design tasks. Determine the correct building code Locate any local or site-specific amendments to the building code Document gravity design loads, wind design loads, and seismic design loads Work with and design common structural
framing systems (steel, composite steel, joists) Work with and design common foundations systems (Spread footings, drilled piers) Estimate foundation types & sizes and preliminary steel sizes Coordinating structural work with other disciplines Review geotechnical reports Deign mat slabs for process tanks, vessels, and silos Design pipe bridges Perform take offs from structural plans Contact potential bidders for preliminary budget estimates Review submittals Field measure existing structures to gather necessary information Drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using Auto CAD.
Reviewing project documentation for conformity and quality assurance. Reviewing shop drawings,
submittals, and calculations Estimating construction costs with quantity take offs and historic costs Conducting field inspections & condition backssments and prepare reports Researching structural engineering materials and best practices Required Education Skills and Experience Junior, or Senior pursuing a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related engineering degree.
0-3 years of relevant structural experience (industrial and commercial building structure) or schooling 0-3 years of experience or schooling performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs 0-3 years of experience or schooling in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using Auto CAD and Revit RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus EIT / FE desirable Detailed planning and organization skills.
Experience with structural analysis software Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year) Travel Requirement Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year) 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, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics
