MEP Field Engineer

Optima Engineering; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee‑Owned Company

Flexible/Hybrid work schedules with早Fr

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with Profit Sharing and ESOP

Discretionary bonuses

Ongoing education and professional dev

Job summary

Optima Engineering is seeking an experienced MEP Field Engineer to join our employee‑owned firm serving buildings across the Southeast. You will conduct site visits, inspect MEP installations, and ensure compliance with design documents and codes.

Required are a NC PE license and a bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent field experience, plus 5+ years in MEP/FP inspection for diverse facilities. Travel and driver’s license are expected.

Qualifications

• Registration as Professional Engineer in North Carolina.
• Bachelor’s degree in ME/EE/ET/CM or equivalent hands‑on field experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on field experience inspecting and evaluating MEP/FP installations
• Familiarity with building codes, construction safety regulations, and industry standards governing MEP/FP work
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to inspect MEP installations against construction documents, specs and codes.
• Identify and document non‑conforming work with detailed field observation reports.
• Assess equipment placement, piping/conduit routing, clearances and constructability.
• Develop and maintain punch lists; verify completion prior to closeout and owner acceptance.
• Attend pre‑construction and progress meetings; provide input on sequencing and constructability.
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings for conformance with design documents.
• Refer field deviations requiring design judgment to project engineer and track resolution.
• Review contractor payment applications and change orders for field accuracy.
• Serve as liaison between client, contractor and design team to resolve issues.
• Participate in postmortem reviews for larger/complex projects.

Skills

Field inspection experience

Code familiarity

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Valid driver's license

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

At Optima Engineering, an employee-owned MEP engineering consulting firm, we focus on delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology design solutions for buildings across the Southeast. Our projects include higher education, municipal, K-12, and commercial facilities. We are looking for a skilled and dedicated MEP Field Engineer to join our team and help us continue to provide thoughtful and efficient designs for our clients.

Requirements

• Registration as Professional Engineer in North Carolina
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or equivalent hands‑on field experience
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on field experience inspecting and evaluating MEP/FP installations for Higher Education, Municipal, K-12, Commercial and other various project types
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, construction safety regulations, and industry standards governing MEP/FP work
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to inspect mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection installations evaluating work against construction documents, specifications, and applicable codes
• Identify and document non‑conforming work. Issue clear, detailed field observation reports with photographic documentation
• Assess equipment placement, piping and conduit routing, clearances, support and hanger spacing, labeling, and code‑required clearances for correctness and constructability
• Develop and maintain punch lists. Independently verify completion of corrective work prior to closeout and owner acceptance
• Attend pre‑construction and construction progress meetings. Provide technical input on sequencing, constructability, and field conditions
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings for conformance with the design documents. Coordinate review with the Engineer of Record
• Refer field deviations requiring design‑level judgment to the project engineer and track resolution through to closure
• Review contractor payment applications and change orders for field accuracy
• Serve as liaison between client, contractor, and design team to facilitate timely issue resolution
• Participate in project postmortem reviews for larger or complex projects

Skills

• CDT Certification and/or OSHA 10/30 construction safety training
• Experience with North Carolina State Construction Office (SCO) projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Ajera a plus

Why Work at Optima Engineering

Optima Engineering is a 30‑year‑old, employee‑owned, multi‑discipline engineering firm with offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, and Greenville, South Carolina. We provide clients with comprehensive services—including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology/low voltage, lighting design, and commissioning—across diverse markets such as mission critical, education, healthcare, commercial, and government.

Recognized four times by the Charlotte Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work, we take pride in fostering a people‑first culture where collaboration, innovation, and professional growth thrive. Our mission is to deliver reliable, high‑quality engineering solutions for our clients while creating a rewarding and supportive environment for our team.

Benefit Highlights

• Employee‑Owned Company
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules with early Fridays year‑round
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Flexible Spending Account; financial and estate planning assistance; and other additional benefits
• Multi‑tiered Retirement Plan including Employer 401(k) contributions, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership (an additional retirement benefit funded entirely by the company)
• Discretionary bonuses throughout the year
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities

If you want to be excited about going to work and making a difference in the organization you represent, we’d love to talk with you about joining our team.

To learn more about Optima Engineering, please visit www.optimaengineering.com.

Optima Engineering is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants — including individuals with disabilities and veterans — are encouraged to apply. Optima Engineering participates in the E‑Verify employment authorization program.