About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Salt Lake City. You will work within our mechanical department to design and implement systems for food and beverage production facilities. This role involves technical responsibility for delivering project assignments and collaborating with our broader engineering and architectural teams.
What you'll do#
- Perform heating and cooling load calculations.
- Develop HVAC, plant utility, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.
- Create mechanical schedules.
- Perform code reviews for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection designs.
- Support construction administration through submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to project sites.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Familiarity with heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
- Experience with computer operations for engineering design programs and computer aided drafting is preferred.
- HVAC or utilities design experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Travel: You may be required to travel to project sites up to 25% of the time.
About Dennis Group
Dennis Group is a design-build firm focused on the food and beverage industry. Founded in 1987, the company manages projects ranging from facility design to construction management. It operates from its headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts, with additional offices across the United States, Canada, and Brazil. The firm employs approximately 694 people.
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