M/E Engineer I – Entry-Level Systems & Construction

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company seeks an M/E Engineer 1, AFG, to join the Advanced Facilities Group on nationwide projects. This entry-level role supports core mechanical and electrical activities on data center, industrial, and manufacturing programs, emphasizing safety and quality culture.

You will participate in budgeting, bid analysis, scheduling, shop drawings, commissioning, and field inspections under supervision, building experience in M/E systems and on-site teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, architectural engineering or related field (Required).
• In lieu of degree, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 0–2 years construction experience preferred (internships/summer co‑ops).

Responsibilities

• Completes entry level and routine mechanical, electrical and field construction activities.
• Learns to develop budgetary M/E estimates using automatic estimating system.
• Assists in review of mechanical and electrical options during preconstruction.
• Develops M/E scopes of work for bid coordination.
• Assists with bid analysis and subcontractor selection.
• Learns sequencing of systems to meet schedule requirements.
• Gains knowledge of design documents to identify quality issues.
• Performs job inspections to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Assists with shop drawing/submittal process.
• Assists with commissioning, pre-functional checklists and testing.

Skills

Safety culture

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Reading plans & specifications

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

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

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

JE Dunn M/E tools & software

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company seeks an M/E Engineer 1, AFG, to join the Advanced Facilities Group on nationwide projects. This entry-level role supports core mechanical and electrical activities on data center, industrial, and manufacturing programs, emphasizing safety and quality culture.

You will participate in budgeting, bid analysis, scheduling, shop drawings, commissioning, and field inspections under supervision, building experience in M/E systems and on-site teamwork.