Senior Mechanical Engineer- Mission Critical, Traveler (AFG)

JE Dunn Construction; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their Advanced Facilities Group, focusing on innovative construction projects across various sectors. In this role, you will engage in mechanical and electrical construction tasks while developing essential skills in budgeting and project analysis. You'll be part of a diverse team that values safety, quality, and collaboration, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to groundbreaking projects. If you're passionate about construction and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this position offers a unique chance to advance your career while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participates in safety and quality plans to promote an injury-free environment.
• Completes mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

MS Office Proficiency

Construction Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

JE Dunn Construction M/E tools/software

Job description

Best People + Right Culture

These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share 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, and 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 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 nationwide, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Learns and actively participates 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.
• Completes entry-level and routine mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.
• Learns how to develop budgetary M/E estimates, based on program and schematic design info using automated M/E estimating systems.
• Assists in reviewing mechanical and electrical options during preconstruction and completes systems analysis for projects.
• Learns to develop mechanical and electrical scopes of work for the bid process.
• Assists in bid analysis and subcontractor selection.
• Assists in developing sequencing requirements and provides solutions to meet schedule needs.
• Gains knowledge of design documents to identify potential quality issues and develop constructability review reports.
• Performs job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met.
• Supports the shop drawing/submittal process to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Assists with commissioning, including developing checklists and testing procedures.
• Promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, understanding JE Dunn's non-discrimination policy.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

• Performs increasingly complex activities in mechanical, electrical, and field construction.
• Develops and reviews budgets and system analyses, recommending best options and value engineering.
• Coordinates scopes during bidding, develops sequencing, and provides scheduling input.
• Reviews design documents, identifies quality issues, and helps develop quality control programs.
• Conducts job inspections, develops testing procedures, and verifies performance.
• Prepares and reviews shop drawings and commissioning plans, ensuring deficiencies are corrected.
• Mentors less experienced team members and creates innovative tools and solutions.
• Supports diversity and inclusion initiatives within JE Dunn.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and timely.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools/software.
• Ability to read plans, drawings, and specifications.
• 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 construction and/or engineering experience (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.

Benefits

The benefits package for this position is Professional Non-Union. Click here for benefits details.

JE Dunn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].