M/E Engineer I — Start in Cutting-Edge Construction

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking an M/E Engineer 1, AFG to join our Advanced Facilities Group on national projects. This entry-level role focuses on safety, quality, and hands-on exposure to mechanical and electrical systems on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects.

You will learn to develop budgets, review options, coordinate scopes, and support bid analysis while building your career alongside diverse professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field is required.
• Equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 0-2 years construction experience or internship preferred.
• Ability to read & interpret plans, drawings & specs.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic M/E estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety and quality plans and culture.
• Perform entry level mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.
• Develop budgetary M/E estimates using the estimating system.
• Review mechanical and electrical options during preconstruction.
• Help develop scopes of work for bids.
• Assist bid analysis and subcontractor selection.
• Contribute to sequencing and schedule feasibility.
• Review design documents to identify constructability issues.
• Support job inspections for quality and timely completion.
• Assist shop drawing/submittal process per contract.
• Assist commissioning with pre-functional checklists and testing.

Skills

MS Office

Read plans

Communication

Mechanical/Electrical knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

M/E tools & software

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking an M/E Engineer 1, AFG to join our Advanced Facilities Group on national projects. This entry-level role focuses on safety, quality, and hands-on exposure to mechanical and electrical systems on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects.

You will learn to develop budgets, review options, coordinate scopes, and support bid analysis while building your career alongside diverse professionals.