MEP Construction Associate — Hands-On Growth Path

Power Design Resources; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Power Design is seeking a Construction Specialist to keep our MEP projects organized, efficient, and productive. You will gain hands-on experience across several scopes, directly contribute to our success, and support material handling, site prep, and basic trades tasks on active job sites.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and growth, with potential to join our Apprenticeship Program for continued career development within a national design-build contractor.

Qualifications

• Prior construction or labor experience preferred, training provided.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and outdoor work.
• Willingness to learn and support multiple trades (MEP).
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Demonstrate Power Design’s core values: integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with material handling, including unloading, distributing, and staging materials on site.
• Assist with site preparation and clean-up, ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
• Perform basic tasks such as trenching, pulling wire, conduit support, equipment setup, and tool handling under the direction of skilled tradespeople.
• Collaborate with electricians, plumbers, and mechanical teams to provide general labor support across trades.
• Follow safety standards and protocols to maintain a safe worksite for everyone.
• Learn and apply basic construction techniques to prepare for growth opportunities within the trades.
• Support project documentation needs such as labeling, inventory tracking, and jobsite reporting.

Skills

Construction experience

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Job description

Power Design is seeking a Construction Specialist to keep our MEP projects organized, efficient, and productive. You will gain hands-on experience across several scopes, directly contribute to our success, and support material handling, site prep, and basic trades tasks on active job sites.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and growth, with potential to join our Apprenticeship Program for continued career development within a national design-build contractor.