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IFAB Engineering Partners LP lists this Senior Mechanical Engineer, HVAC & Utilities opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Details
Posted on August 3, 2026
Locations
Austin, TX 78731, USA
On-site
Travel Required: Yes
Mechanical Engineering
Full-Time
Requisition #: LEADM
Description
Job Summary
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
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, andsystem details
Sizingand developing layouts for ductwork and piping plans
Assist with the development of thebuilding management system (BMS) controls, details, and plans withelectrical and controls engineers
Create project documents such as calculations, reports, and construction drawings andspecifications, etc.
Fixture selection
Perform construction administration in the form of submittal reviews, RFI responses, andfield visits to verify construction scope is proceeding per theintent 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+ years of demonstrated HVAC and utilities experience; mechanical experience in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or other sanitary environments is a plus
8+ years of experience HVAC and/or Utilities design and specifications experience
8+ years of experience working with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)
8+ 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
~25%-30% travel required to visit project site.
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.
Travel Required
Yes . ~25%-30% travel required to visit project site Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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