Construction Engineer (Civil/Structural) - MEP Field Lead

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/dis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Construction Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on commercial projects in the Tysons region.

You will support project managers, coordinate with subcontractors, and review drawings to ensure construction aligns with design intent. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering and have strong knowledge of cooling, electrical distribution, plumbing, and building codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 0+ in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering or related degree.
• Strong understanding of cooling systems, electrical distribution, plumbing systems, and building codes.
• Proficiency with construction documents, submittal processes, and project management workflows.
• Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, SolidWorks and MS Project (or similar).
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with field teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with day‑to‑day project operations.
• Coordinate MEP activities with subcontractors, design teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Track RFI responses, change orders, and field directives.
• Provide engineering support for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Perform field inspections to verify installation quality and adherence to design intent.
• Identify constructability issues and propose solutions early in the project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning, testing, and turnover activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, logs, and progress reports.
• Assist with schedule updates, procurement tracking, and cost control efforts.
• Prepare technical reports, meeting minutes, and coordination summaries.
• Ensure MEP work meets company quality standards and industry best practices.
• Support site safety initiatives and help enforce compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

MEP coordination

Building codes

Project management

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

SolidWorks

MS Project

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

SolidWorks

MS Project

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Construction Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on commercial projects in the Tysons region.

You will support project managers, coordinate with subcontractors, and review drawings to ensure construction aligns with design intent. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering and have strong knowledge of cooling, electrical distribution, plumbing, and building codes.