M/E Engineer 3

JE Dunn; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn is seeking a M/E Engineer 3 for on-site work in Atlanta to support complex mechanical and electrical construction activities. The role involves data collection, budgeting, and system analysis to align with project strategy and JE Dunn’s values.

You will assist with bid analysis, vendor coordination, and development of sequencing and constructability reviews while growing in a safety- and quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in mechanical/electrical estimation and bid support is preferred.
• Strong ability to read plans and coordinate with design and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete mechanical, electrical and field construction activities with increasing complexity.
• Develop budgetary M/E estimates from program and schematic design data using estimating tools.
• Assist in bid analysis and subcontractor selection to meet schedule targets.
• Support commissioning, shop drawing review, and quality control processes.

Skills

ME/EE fundamentals

Reading drawings

MS Office

Construction management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering or related field

Tools

ME estimating system

Job description

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Role Summary

The M/E Engineer 3 will complete increasingly complex mechanical, electrical and field construction activities. This position will be responsible for collecting and assembling data, developing estimates and generating systems and bid analysis. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

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

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

ME ENGINEER FAMILY - CORE

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company's safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Completes entry level and routine mechanical, electrical and field construction activities.
• Learns how to develop budgetary M/E estimates, based upon program and schematic design information using automated M/E estimating system.
• Assists in the review of mechanical and electrical options as part of the preconstruction process and completes systems analysis for select projects.
• Learns to develop the mechanical and electrical scopes of work used to coordinate during the bid process.
• Assists in the completion of bid analysis and provides input during the subcontractor selection process.
• Assists in developing sequencing requirements of various systems and providing solutions to meet the schedule requirements.
• Gains knowledge of design documents in order to identify potential quality problems to assist in developing constructability review reports.
• Learns to perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner.
• Learns and assists with the shop drawing/submittal process to comply with the contract documents.
• Assists with the commissioning process including developing pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures and actual functional testing.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn's policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Completes increasingly complex mechanical, electrical and field construction activities.
• Develops budgetary M/E estimates, based upon program and schematic design information.
• Reviews mechanical and electrical options, completes systems analysis, recommends best system for the project and provides value engineering suggestions.
• Coordinates the mechanical and electrical scopes of work during the bid process.
• Develops sequencing requirements of various systems and provides solutions to meet the schedule requirements. Provides scheduling input during projects.
• Reviews design documents and identifies potential quality problems. Helps develop quality control programs.
• Performs job inspections at various times in the project to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality manner.
• Develops pre-functional checklists and functional testing procedures. Verifies contractor’s performance of functional test.
• Reviews and approves shop drawings prior to submitting to design team.
• Generates and issues the Commissioning Plan for approval to the appropriate parties.
• Verifies deficiencies are corrected and submits commissioning documentation to owners.
• Provides mentoring to less experienced co-workers.
• Creates M/E tools and innovative solutions to continuously improve processes and work products.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn's policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications.
• Develops proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software.
• Knowledge of means and methods of construction management.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering or related field (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years construction and/or engineering experience (Preferred).
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required

Benefits Information

• The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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