Assoc MEP Coordinator

DPR Construction; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Smyrna, GA is seeking an early-career Project Engineer to support MEP integration across design and field execution. You will review drawings and submittals, resolve constructability issues, and maintain project documentation while collaborating with architects, engineers, and trade partners to meet project goals.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–4 years of experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to help keep projects

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in construction, engineering, or MEP coordination.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Familiarity with design drawings, submittals, and RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Supports coordination of MEP systems across design and construction phases.
• Review MEP drawings, specifications, and submittals to identify conflicts and constructability issues.
• Assist with field verification of installations and QA/QC checklists under supervision.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and trade partners to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain coordination documentation, models, logs, and project records.

Skills

MEP coordination

Field coordination

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Equivalent experience

Job description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.Job Summary:Supports the coordination and integration of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems to ensure alignment between design intent, construction execution, and project requirements. Develops working knowledge across core MEP systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, low voltage, and automation, from design development through construction. Collaborates with project teams to review system documentation, identify coordination needs, and assist in resolving design and constructability challenges. Contributes to project delivery by supporting coordination processes, maintaining project documentation, and promoting alignment among project stakeholders. Builds technical and coordination capabilities while learning leading practices that support effective MEP system integration.Key Responsibilities:Supports coordination of MEP systems across design and construction phases to help ensure system integration and alignment with project objectives.Assists in reviewing MEP drawings, specifications, and submittals to identify coordination requirements, constructability considerations, and potential system conflicts, including assisting with verification of field installation per the coordinated model and equipment recommendations under supervision, and verifying QA/QC checklists (e.g., FOK/FTE).Collaborates with architects, engineers, project engineers, and trade partners to gather coordination information and support resolution of technical issues.Participates in MEP coordination meetings and assists with tracking action items, documenting updates, and communicating information to project stakeholders.Supports coordination reviews by identifying potential conflicts between building systems and escalating issues to senior MEP coordination staff, including confirming spacing requirements and equipment access for material and equipment installation.Maintains coordination documentation, including models, logs, and project records that support project alignment and system integration including review and documentation of RFI and submittals.Develops MEP coordination knowledge by working with experienced coordinators and project teams while applying established safety practices and lessons learned during field coordination and system installation activities, including participating in system walkdowns to identify missing or incomplete elements prior to system start-up and observing installation quality under supervision.Education Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, a related field, or equivalent experience required.Work Experience:2-4 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, MEP coordination support, or a related field required.Certifications and Licenses:None required.DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .