MEP Specialist

Choate Construction Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned Company with ESOP

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

401k Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs

Job summary

Choate Construction Company is seeking an MEP Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you will provide critical expertise across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other systems during the project lifecycle, ensuring high standards in safety and quality.

You will collaborate with project teams, mentor colleagues, and build relationships with various stakeholders to secure new opportunities in a 100% employee-owned company. Comprehensive benefits and a commitment to a safe work environment await you.

Qualifications

• Expertise across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, and controls systems.
• Experience partnering with project management and field teams to drive alignment.
• Ability to mentor teammates and build strong relationships with clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient MEP execution.
• Support cost analysis, scheduling, and system performance.
• Lead MEP scopes and coordinate with trade partners for system integration.

Skills

Technical expertise in mechanical systems

Technical expertise in electrical systems

Technical expertise in plumbing systems

Project management support

Cost evaluation skills

Mentoring and developing teams

Job description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The MEP Specialist sits at the core of project success. You’ll provide expertise across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, and controls systems from early pursuit through project turnover. Working closely with project teams, you will help ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient MEP execution while supporting cost analysis, scheduling, system performance, and contract development for multiple projects. You will also elevate Choate’s technical capabilities by mentoring teammates and building strong relationships with clients, design partners, and trade contractors to help secure new opportunities and achieve exceptional outcomes.

YOU COULD BE THE NEXT CHOATE MEP SPECIALIST IF…

• You provide technical expertise across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, and controls systems, supporting projects from design through construction and turnover.
• You partner with preconstruction, project management, and field teams to drive alignment, support decision‑making, and ensure seamless MEP execution.
• You collaborate directly with trade partners to coordinate scope, sequencing, and system integration, stepping in to lead MEP scopes when needed.
• You support cost evaluations, constructability reviews, value engineering, and procurement efforts to deliver efficient and effective project solutions.
• You champion safety and quality in the field, ensuring all systems meet Choate’s high standards and are successfully commissioned.
• You mentor and develop project teams, sharing MEP knowledge and helping strengthen overall team capability and performance.
• You build strong relationships with clients, designers, and partners, contributing to repeat business and new project opportunities through expertise and service.

BENEFITS OF BEING A FULL‑TIME CHOATE EMPLOYEE

• Owner: 100% Employee‑Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical Coverage: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Parental Leave
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• College Student Debt Reduction Program
• Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)
• Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)

Choate is a Drug Free Workplace and pre‑employment drug screening is required for all new hires.

Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well‑being and health of its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.