MEP Engineer Co-op - Columbus, OH

Messer Construction Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in commercial construction since 1932. As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op, you will engage in a range of responsibilities, from coordinating subcontractors to evaluating mechanical systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to impactful projects in your community. With a commitment to professional growth and collaboration, you will feel the significance of your work every day. Be part of a team that values building with purpose and aims to create better communities through innovative construction solutions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection subcontractors.
• Conduct quantity surveying and cost estimating for projects.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

iPad

Job description

Messer Construction Co. is an award-winning construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer now stands as one of the nation’s leading health care and higher education builders. Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Raleigh & Charlotte, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee. Messer employees live where they work, resulting in the company’s sustained commitment to building better communities.

We are currently seeking Mechanical Engineering Co-ops to join the Messer team in our Columbus, Ohio region for either Fall 2025 or Spring 2026.

What You Will Do:

These responsibilities will vary from project to project but generally would include some or all of the following:

• Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection and Building Controls Trade Subcontractors work force coordination.
• Quantity surveying and cost estimating of Mechanical and Electrical work.
• Reviewing Mechanical and Electrical equipment and product submittals for content and accuracy.
• Evaluating Mechanical and Electrical Systems installations for quality and progress on schedule.
• Management of Mechanical and Electrical System’s start-up and commissioning.
• Quality control of Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection and Building Controls.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Experience with using an iPad

What You Will Bring:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks

We build where we live, and it shows.? When you take charge of your career through professional growth and collaboration, you can’t help but feel your impact on the community and the industry.? And it’s what you can expect at Messer each day.? In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer is the commercial construction company committed to building better.? Join Messer, where building with purpose is the foundation of everything we do.

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.?

Messer is committed to a diverse workforce.