Mechanical Engineer Entry Level

About the Role

• Aid in the design and implementation of 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.
• Be a member of the mechanical department.

Key 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform construction administration in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify construction scope.
• Research mechanical / utility materials and best practices.
• Support talent growth within the organization.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AutoCAD and Revit design ability preferred.
• Travel to customer project sites for review, audit, and meetings, estimated 10-25%.

Qualifications

• 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.
• FE/EIT certificate preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills.