Senior MEP Engineer - Mission Critical

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About the role

The Senior M/E Engineer will manage increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities. This position provides leadership in estimating, scheduling, quality control, and commissioning for mechanical/electrical scopes of work, while mentoring M/E personnel. Responsibilities include data collection, estimate development, systems analysis, bid coordination, and new business development.

Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes routine decisions, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers exceptions to supervisor.

Career Path: Engineering Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Learn and actively participate in the company’s safety and quality plans, demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment.
• Complete entry-level and routine mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.
• Develop budgetary M/E estimates using automated estimating systems based on program and schematic design information.
• Assist in reviewing mechanical and electrical options during preconstruction and complete systems analysis for select projects.
• Develop mechanical and electrical scopes of work for bid coordination.
• Assist in bid analysis and subcontractor selection.
• Develop sequencing requirements for systems to meet schedule needs.
• Identify potential quality issues in design documents and assist in constructability reviews.
• Perform job inspections to ensure specifications and quality standards are met.
• Assist with the shop drawing/submittal process to comply with contract documents.
• Support the commissioning process, including pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures, and actual testing.
• Complete increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities as a Senior M/E Engineer.
• Review mechanical and electrical options, recommend optimal systems, and provide value engineering suggestions.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical scopes during the bid process.
• Provide scheduling input and solutions to meet project timelines.
• Develop quality control programs and perform job inspections at various project stages.
• Develop and verify pre-functional checklists and functional testing procedures.
• Review and approve shop drawings before submission to the design team.
• Generate and issue the Commissioning Plan for approval and verify deficiency corrections.
• Mentor less experienced co-workers and create innovative M/E tools to improve processes.
• Negotiate subcontracts and purchase equipment for assigned projects.
• Serve as the direct client contact to build relationships.
• Participate in business development, interviews, and presentations for winning work.
• Represent JE Dunn at external community events.
• Manage resource allocation, staffing, and reimbursability for assigned projects.
• Lead and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field (Required). Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of construction management experience (Preferred).
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Skills

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely in a timely manner.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency in JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software.
• Knowledge of construction management fundamentals and project processes.
• Ability to build relationships across project teams.
• Advanced proficiency in required construction technology.
• Intermediate proficiency in scheduling software and BIM (Building Information Modeling).
• Advanced ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy.
• Advanced ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationships.
• Intermediate knowledge of ASE and Lens.
• Ability to construct a project from start to finish, prepare budgets, and complete range estimates.
• Ability to assist with marketing presentations and activities.
• Ability to manage a team and collaborate internally and externally.

Benefits

The benefits package for this position is Professional Non-Union. Click here for benefits details.