Senior Mechanical Engineer- Industrial & Manufacturing

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Kansas City, MO seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Advanced Facilities Group to lead complex M/E activities on Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects.

You will develop estimates, review P&IDs, coordinate bid processes, and support commissioning with emphasis on quality, safety, and schedule adherence. Minimum 5+ years in engineering with strong communication and teamwork skills is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, architectural engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of construction and/or engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, P&IDs and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform increasingly complex mechanical, electrical and field construction activities.
• Develop budgetary M/E estimates based on program and schematic design information.
• Review options, perform systems analysis, and provide value engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical scopes of work during bid process.
• Develop sequencing requirements and provide scheduling input.
• Lead and mentor less experienced coworkers and promote safety and quality.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office proficiency

Read and interpret plans

Collaboration

Construction management knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Industrial & Manufacturing

Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting‑edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

The M/E Engineer will complete increasingly complex mechanical, electrical and field construction activities. This position will be responsible for collecting and assembling data, developing estimates and generating systems and bid analysis. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities – Core

ME ENGINEER FAMILY – CORE

• Proconstruction assistance: provide cost estimating assistance to the preconstruction team. This includes providing input on conceptual and schematic designs to ensure the preconstruction team's cost estimate has accounted for all process system components early in the design process. Provide feedback on constructability and value engineering ideas as the design progresses. Assist with the bid analysis and selection of the process system trade partners.
• Design assistance: review and provide input on the process systems designs. This includes review of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and associated process system and piping plans to ensure compliance with codes, standards and project requirements.
• Submittal reviews: review process piping and system submittals to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Testing plans: work with operations team to ensure all required process system testing plans are accounted for and meet project requirements. Review test results to confirm compliance.
• Inspections: inspect process systems throughout construction to ensure they are being installed per code and project requirements.
• Closeout: work with commissioning team and trade partners to confirm all process systems are installed and operate correctly. Assist with troubleshooting components that aren't operating correctly to achieve final completion of the project.
• Learn and actively participate in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury‑free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Learn how to develop budgetary M/E estimates, based upon program and schematic design information using automated M/E estimating system.
• Assist in the review of mechanical and electrical options as part of the preconstruction process and complete systems analysis for select projects.
• Learn to develop the mechanical and electrical scopes of work used to coordinate during the bid process.
• Assist in developing sequencing requirements of various systems and providing solutions to meet the schedule requirements.
• Gain knowledge of design documents in order to identify potential quality problems to assist in developing constructability review reports.
• Learn to perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner.
• Learn and assist with the shop drawing/submittal process to comply with the contract documents.
• Assist with the commissioning process including developing pre‑functional checklists, functional testing procedures and actual functional testing.
• Lead, support and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understand JE Dunn’s policy of non‑discrimination and ensure positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities – Additional Core

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Complete increasingly complex mechanical, electrical and field construction activities.
• Develop budgetary M/E estimates, based upon program and schematic design information.
• Review mechanical and electrical options, complete systems analysis, recommend best system for the project and provide value engineering suggestions.
• Coordinate the mechanical and electrical scopes of work during the bid process.
• Develop sequencing requirements of various systems and provide solutions to meet the schedule requirements. Provide scheduling input during projects.
• Review design documents and identify potential quality problems. Help develop quality control programs.
• Perform job inspections at various times in the project to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality manner.
• Develop pre‑functional checklists and functional testing procedures. Verify contractor’s performance of functional test.
• Review and approve shop drawings prior to submitting to design team.
• Generate and issue the Commissioning Plan for approval to the appropriate parties.
• Verify deficiencies are corrected and submit commissioning documentation to owners.
• Provide mentoring to less experienced co‑workers.
• Create M/E tools and innovative solutions to continuously improve processes and work products.
• Lead, support and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understand JE Dunn’s policy of non‑discrimination and ensure positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications.
• Develop proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software.
• Knowledge of means and methods of construction management.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering or related field (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years construction and/or engineering experience (Preferred).
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].