Engineer

Holder Construction; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction, a leader in the construction industry, is seeking an MEP Engineer for a full-time, in-person position in Ashburn, VA. The ideal candidate will manage projects involving large mechanical and electrical systems, particularly for data centers.

This role includes responsibilities such as vendor communication, budget management, and supervision of subcontractors. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and at least 2 years of relevant construction experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial construction experience with large mechanical and electrical systems.
• Extensive experience managing construction of data centers.
• Strong ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors, design engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Assist with equipment purchases and coordinate submittals.
• Support construction of large-scale facilities and office buildings.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and manage budgets.
• Supervise subcontractors and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Project management

Communication with vendors and clients

Budget management

Electrical and mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for an MEP Engineer to join our MEP team on our project in Ashburn, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with electrical and mechanical equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Purchase electrical and mechanical equipment and coordinate submittals.
• Assist with electrical and mechanical cost estimates and drawing coordination.
• Support construction of large-scale mission critical facilities (e.g., data centers) and office buildings.
• Develop project scopes and schedules, coordinate change orders and RFIs, and manage project budgets and cost control.
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors, maintaining professional relationships with owners’ representatives, architects, engineers, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of commercial construction experience with large, sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems.
• Extensive experience managing construction of data centers and complex electrical and mechanical infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing project scopes and schedules, coordinating change orders and RFIs, and managing project budgets and cost control.
• Strong ability to manage relationships with owners’ representatives, architects, engineers, and clients, while supervising subcontractors and vendors.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.