Senior Mechanical Engineer- Mission Critical, Traveler (AFG)

JE Dunn Construction; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks inspired individuals to join their Advanced Facilities Group. In this role, you will engage in cutting-edge construction projects, enhancing your skills alongside a diverse team of professionals. You'll learn to develop mechanical and electrical scopes, assist in bid analysis, and ensure quality through inspections and compliance checks. This opportunity is perfect for those who are passionate about construction and eager to contribute to innovative projects that shape the future. Join us in our pursuit of building perfection and making a difference in the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of construction or engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in safety and quality plans for an injury-free environment.
• Completes entry-level mechanical, electrical, and construction activities.
• Assists in developing budgetary M/E estimates and scopes of work.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of construction management methods

Ability to build relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

JE Dunn's construction M/E tools and software

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

By hiring inspired people, providing interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and sharing in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for over 100 years.

Our diverse teams across the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day. We need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

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

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

1. Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company's safety and quality plans, demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
2. Completes entry-level and routine mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.
3. Learns to develop budgetary M/E estimates based on program and schematic design information using automated M/E estimating systems.
4. Assists in reviewing mechanical and electrical options during preconstruction and completes systems analysis for select projects.
5. Learns to develop mechanical and electrical scopes of work for the bid process.
6. Assists in bid analysis and subcontractor selection processes.
7. Develops sequencing requirements for various systems and provides solutions to meet schedule requirements.
8. Gains knowledge of design documents to identify potential quality issues and assist in constructability reviews.
9. Learns to perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met.
10. Assists with shop drawing/submittal processes to ensure compliance with contract documents.
11. Supports the commissioning process, including developing pre-functional checklists and functional testing procedures.
12. Promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, understanding and implementing JE Dunn's non-discrimination policies.

Additional Core Responsibilities

1. Performs increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.
2. Develops and reviews budget estimates, systems analysis, and provides value engineering suggestions.
3. Coordinates scopes of work during bidding, develops sequencing, and provides scheduling input.
4. Reviews design documents, identifies quality issues, and helps develop quality control programs.
5. Conducts job inspections, develops testing procedures, and verifies contractor performance.
6. Prepares and reviews commissioning plans and documentation.
7. Mentors less experienced team members and creates innovative tools and solutions.
8. Supports diversity and inclusion initiatives within JE Dunn.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and timely.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in MS Office and understanding of plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Develops proficiency in JE Dunn's construction M/E tools and software.
• Knowledge of construction management methods.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, architectural engineering, or related field (Required).
• Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.

Experience

• 5+ years of construction and/or engineering experience (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.

Benefits

Benefits details are available through the provided link. JE Dunn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.