Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

SST Direct; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced Senior M/E Engineer to join its Advanced Facilities team on high-profile projects including data centers and industrial facilities. You will influence mechanical and electrical system design, evaluate solutions, and drive value engineering from preconstruction through commissioning.

You will coordinate scopes, review designs and shop drawings, and support project execution with scheduling input and quality control. A driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of construction and/or engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems in commercial/industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, and project management practices.
• Experience with estimating, preconstruction, systems analysis, bid coordination, or commissioning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction-related engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and design professionals.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and electrical budget estimates based on program and schematic information.
• Evaluate systems, recommend solutions, and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate M/E scopes of work during bidding and preconstruction.
• Analyze subcontractor bids and provide recommendations.
• Develop system sequencing requirements and provide scheduling input.
• Review designs, drawings, and specs for constructability issues.
• Perform site inspections to verify conformance to specs and quality.
• Review and approve shop drawings and submittals.
• Develop commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and testing procedures.
• Verify contractor performance during testing and address deficiencies.
• Coordinate commissioning documentation and turnover to owners.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members.
• Develop tools and process improvements for operations.
• Promote safety, quality, and collaboration across teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Value engineering

Reading drawings

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD tools

Job description

Senior M/E Engineer

Salary: $120,000–$130,000
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Position Overview

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a leading national construction company to identify an M/E Engineer III to join its Advanced Facilities team. This is an opportunity to contribute to some of the most advanced construction projects in the country, including large-scale data centers, semiconductor facilities, and industrial and manufacturing projects.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced construction and engineering professionals, supporting projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You will have an opportunity to influence mechanical and electrical system design, evaluate engineering solutions, drive value engineering initiatives, and ensure systems are properly coordinated, installed, and tested.

This position is ideal for an experienced M/E Engineer who enjoys solving complex construction challenges and wants to take on greater responsibility across high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and electrical budgetary estimates based on program and schematic design information.

• Evaluate mechanical and electrical systems, recommend appropriate solutions, and identify value engineering opportunities.

• Coordinate mechanical and electrical scopes of work throughout the bidding and preconstruction process.

• Analyze subcontractor bids and provide recommendations during the selection process.

• Develop system sequencing requirements and provide scheduling input to support project execution.

• Review design documents, construction drawings, and specifications to identify potential quality and constructability issues.

• Perform jobsite inspections to verify work meets project specifications and quality standards.

• Review and approve shop drawings and submittals prior to submission to the design team.

• Develop commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and functional testing procedures.

• Verify contractor performance during functional testing and ensure deficiencies are corrected.

• Coordinate commissioning documentation and final turnover requirements for project owners.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.

• Develop tools and process improvements to enhance mechanical and electrical engineering and construction operations.

• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and collaboration across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• 5+ years of construction and/or engineering experience preferred.

• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems in commercial, industrial, or other complex construction environments.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.

• Knowledge of construction means, methods, and project management practices.

• Experience with estimating, preconstruction, systems analysis, bid coordination, or commissioning.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction-related engineering tools.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and design professionals.

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.