Senior Mechanical Engineer- Mission Critical, Traveler (AFG)

JE Dunn Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction firm dedicated to building perfection through innovative projects in the Advanced Facilities Group. As part of a diverse team, you will engage in cutting-edge industrial and manufacturing projects, enhancing your skills while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and inclusivity. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex mechanical and electrical activities, develop budget estimates, and mentor less experienced team members. If you are passionate about construction and engineering, this is your chance to make a significant impact in an inspiring environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction and engineering experience preferred.
• Ability to read plans, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety and quality plans to ensure an injury-free environment.
• Assist in developing mechanical and electrical scopes of work for bids.
• Perform job inspections to ensure specifications are met.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related Engineering Field

Tools

JE Dunn 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, 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

ME ENGINEER FAMILY - 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 to develop budgetary M/E estimates based on program and schematic design information using automated M/E estimating systems.
• Assists in reviewing mechanical and electrical options during preconstruction and completes systems analysis for select projects.
• Learns to develop mechanical and electrical scopes of work for the bid process.
• Assists in bid analysis and subcontractor selection process.
• Assists in developing sequencing requirements and solutions to meet schedule requirements.
• Gains knowledge of design documents to identify potential quality issues and develop constructability review reports.
• Learns to perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met, and work is completed in a timely, quality manner.
• Supports the shop drawing/submittal process for contract compliance.
• Assists with the commissioning process, including developing pre-functional checklists, testing procedures, and conducting functional testing.
• Promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, understanding JE Dunn's non-discrimination policy and ensuring its implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

In addition, this position will be responsible for:

• Completing increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field activities.
• Developing budget estimates and reviewing design options with value engineering suggestions.
• Coordinating scopes of work during bidding and developing sequencing and scheduling inputs.
• Reviewing design documents for quality issues and developing quality control programs.
• Performing inspections and developing testing procedures and checklists.
• Reviewing and approving shop drawings.
• Generating and issuing commissioning plans and verifying deficiencies.
• Mentoring less experienced team members and creating innovative tools for process improvement.
• Supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and timely.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Ability to read plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency in JE Dunn 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 construction and/or engineering experience (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required.

Benefits Information

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

JE Dunn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct background screenings.

We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact [e-mail].

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior written agreement will be considered unsolicited and property of JE Dunn. Please, no phone calls or emails.