MEP - Senior Engineer

Holder Construction; Robinson Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Shift differential

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our MEP team on a project in Shippingport, PA. This full-time, in-person role offers an opportunity to lead coordination across electrical and mechanical trades, manage subcontracts, and contribute to accurate cost estimates.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant engineering or construction degree with 5+ years of preconstruction MEP experience and a proven ability to read complex plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or relevant field.
• 5+ years of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing preconstruction experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP systems and equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with electrical and mechanical equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Procure electrical and mechanical subcontracts and equipment, managing contracts and deliverables from bid solicitation through contract award.
• Coordinate equipment submittals and assist with electrical, mechanical, and overall construction cost estimates.
• Support commercial projects within core markets, ensuring effective coordination and execution.

Skills

MEP coordination

Reading plans

Cost estimation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Construction management degree

Relevant experience

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, w e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our MEP team on our project in Shippingport, PA. This is a full‑time, in‑person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with electrical and mechanical equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Procure electrical and mechanical subcontracts and equipment, managing contracts and deliverables from bid solicitation through contract award.
• Coordinate equipment submittals and assist with electrical, mechanical, and overall construction cost estimates.
• Support commercial projects within core markets, ensuring effective coordination and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, relevant field, or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing preconstruction experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP systems and equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.