Description

The Senior M/E Engineer provides overall direction and expertise in estimating, scheduling, quality control, and commissioning for mechanical and electrical scopes. This role manages M/E personnel, collects and assembles data, develops estimates, performs systems and bid analysis, and pursues new business opportunities.

• Participate in safety and quality programs and mentor others for an injury‑free environment.
• Perform entry‑level mechanical, electrical, and field construction tasks.
• Develop budgetary M/E estimates using automated estimating tools.
• Review mechanical and electrical options in preconstruction and conduct systems analysis.
• Create mechanical and electrical scopes of work for bid coordination.
• Assist with bid analysis and provide input for subcontractor selection.
• Develop sequencing requirements and propose solutions to meet project schedules.
• Identify potential quality issues from design documents and contribute to constructability reviews.
• Conduct job inspections to ensure specifications, quality, and timeliness are met.
• Support shop drawing and submittal processes to comply with contract documents.
• Assist commissioning by preparing pre‑functional checklists and functional testing procedures.
• Execute increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.
• Recommend optimal systems and offer value‑engineering suggestions.
• Provide scheduling input and develop system sequencing solutions.
• Review designs, identify quality concerns, and develop quality‑control programs.
• Develop and verify pre‑functional checklists and functional testing procedures.
• Review and approve shop drawings before submission to the design team.
• Generate and issue commissioning plans, verify deficiency corrections, and submit documentation to owners.
• Mentor less‑experienced co‑workers and promote continuous improvement tools.
• Negotiate subcontracts and purchase equipment for assigned projects.
• Serve as the primary client liaison and represent the M/E department at external events.
• Allocate resources, staff projects, and ensure reimbursability compliance.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and non‑discrimination policies within the organization.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications accurately.
• Apply construction management fundamentals and Lean processes to projects.
• Manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationships.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships; lead project teams.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, architectural engineering or a related field is required, with equivalent experience considered. The position prefers candidates with ten or more years of construction management experience. JE Dunn offers a professional non‑union benefits package and is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally; deliver advanced presentations.
• Proficient in MS Office, construction M/E software, scheduling tools, and BIM.
• Knowledge of ASE, Lens, and ability to prepare budgets, GMPs, and detailed estimates.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, architectural engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Preferred: 10+ years of construction management experience.

Benefits

• Professional non‑union benefits package available.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance