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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, 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+ 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 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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, 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+ 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 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Mechanical Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. A degree in mechanical engineering technology or industrial technology is the strongest match. A general associate degree alone won't satisfy specialty occupation requirements.
Target industries with consistent LCA filing
Manufacturing, aerospace, defense contractors, and utilities file LCAs for Mechanical Technician roles far more regularly than general staffing agencies. Filter your search to employers in these sectors using Migrate Mate's verified H-1B filing data by occupation code.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Mechanical Technician roles in your specific metro area before negotiations. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that wage level, and the employer certifies this in the LCA.
Clarify your O*NET job zone with the employer
Mechanical Technician roles can fall under different O*NET classifications depending on duties. Confirm which SOC code the employer intends to use in the LCA, since mismatches between your actual duties and the filed occupation code can trigger a Request for Evidence.
Align your H-1B timeline with cap registration
H-1B cap registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If your current status doesn't allow you to wait, ask the employer whether cap-exempt filing through a university or nonprofit research entity is an option for your role.
Document hands-on credentials before filing
Gather transcripts, any professional certifications such as ASME or NIMS credentials, and letters from past supervisors describing your technical duties. Your employer's attorney will need these to build the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Mechanical Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mechanical Technician role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Mechanical Technician jobs tied to design, analysis, or advanced systems integration in aerospace, manufacturing, or energy have the strongest case. Bench-level maintenance roles without a degree requirement are harder to sponsor.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Mechanical Technicians?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Mechanical Technician openings by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history. Looking at DOL Labor Condition Application disclosures by SOC code lets you identify which companies file consistently for this occupation rather than relying on job postings that may not reflect actual sponsorship practice.
What documentation do I need to support a Mechanical Technician H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts showing a relevant bachelor's degree, a detailed job description that maps your duties to specialty occupation criteria, and evidence of any professional certifications. If your degree title doesn't closely match the role, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator and letters from prior employers describing your technical work can strengthen the petition.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Mechanical Technician employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, not just approved, provided you're in valid H-1B status and have been previously approved. The new employer must file a new LCA reflecting the wages and duties for your specific role at their worksite.
What SOC code is typically used for Mechanical Technician H-1B filings?
Employers most commonly file Mechanical Technician petitions under SOC 17-3027 (Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians) in DOL LCA disclosures. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier, so confirm this with the employer before the LCA is filed. You can look up the occupation profile and typical degree requirements using O*NET to verify the classification fits your duties.