MEP Project Engineer

Intelligent Solutions Axis Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Intelligent Solutions Axis Inc. in the Washington, DC area seeks an experienced MEP Project Engineer to oversee mechanical and electrical systems for construction projects. You will lead project teams, coordinate with subcontractors and consultants, and manage budgets, schedules, RFIs, and quality control.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical depth in MEP systems, and strong communication to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with design requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with standard engineering software and office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure efficient system installation.
• Prepare and manage contract item lists for components, materials, and systems.
• Participate in schedule update meetings and provide accurate information.
• Evaluate and manage RFI processing.
• Manage project budget and change orders.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor assistant MEP engineers.
• Co-lead MEP coordination to ensure design and quality standards.
• Prepare scope of work documents for trades and temporary operations.
• Coordinate with MEP superintendent to resolve conflicts and site logistics.
• Co-lead turnover, start-up, testing, commissioning, closeout.
• Conduct regular project walkthroughs to ensure contract compliance.
• Inform field staff of installation requirements.
• Obtain municipal and agency documentation as needed.
• Create and implement quality control plans.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

DC, United States | Posted on 02/10/2026

We're looking for a skilled MEP Project Engineer to provide technical support, manage and oversee mechanical and electrical systems for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project team, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure efficient system installation.
• Prepare and manage contract item lists for all components, materials, and systems.
• Participate in schedule update meetings and provide accurate information.
• Evaluate and manage RFI processing.
• Manage project budget and change orders.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor assistant MEP engineers.
• Co-lead MEP coordination process to ensure compliance with design requirements, operations, and quality standards.
• Prepare scope of work documents for trades and temporary operations.
• Partner with MEP superintendent to resolve conflicts and coordinate site logistics.
• Co-lead overall turnover process (start-up, testing, commissioning, closeout).
• Conduct regular project walkthroughs to ensure compliance with contract documents, drawings, and submittals.
• Identify and inform field staff of installation requirements.
• Manage and secure necessary municipal and agency documentation.
• Create and implement quality control plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Business acumen, communication skills, organizational ability, and computer proficiency.
• Leadership skills to develop a high-performing team.
• Specific vision abilities (close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, focus adjustment).
• Physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor conditions, and electrical shock.

Moderate to very loud noise levels.

We are a professional services consulting firm located in Tysons Corner, VA. We are staffing for our direct and customer hiring needs.

• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurances , HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life insurance, and disability insurance to eligible employees.
• Exempt personnel receive paid time off.
• Contracted and Hourly personnel are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law.
• Hourly personnel on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

We comply with Equal Opportunity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.