Senior Engineer - MEP

Holder Construction; Conesville (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction, a leader in the construction industry, is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their MEP team in Conesville, IA. This full-time role involves communication with vendors and subcontractors, managing contracts, and supporting commercial projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or construction management and has over 5 years of relevant experience. Holder offers competitive compensation with benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing preconstruction.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications across various disciplines.
• Detail-oriented with strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with vendors, engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Procure electrical and mechanical subcontracts and manage deliverables.
• Coordinate equipment submittals and assist with cost estimates.
• Support commercial projects within core markets.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Construction management

MEP systems knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

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, we 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 in Conesville, OH. 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

Required:

• 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 and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.