Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Client: Construction & Engineering Company

Location: Minneapolis, MN 55401

Duration: Full-Time (Permanent)

Shift: Office-based (Minimum 4 days/week onsite, 1 remote day possible after training)

Job Summary

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and field construction engineering activities for commercial construction projects.
• Develop MEP estimates, analyze building systems, and support preconstruction, bidding, commissioning, and project execution.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and design teams to deliver quality construction projects.
• Mentor junior engineers while driving continuous improvement and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical and electrical estimates from design documents.
• Review HVAC, plumbing, and electrical system options and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Develop MEP scopes of work for subcontractor bidding.
• Coordinate bid analysis and support subcontractor selection.
• Review construction drawings and identify constructability or quality issues.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Review and approve shop drawings and submittals.
• Support commissioning by developing pre-functional checklists, testing procedures, and verifying system performance.
• Develop commissioning plans and ensure deficiencies are resolved before project closeout.
• Assist with project scheduling, sequencing, and value engineering.
• Mentor junior engineers and support continuous process improvements.
• Promote workplace safety, quality, diversity, and collaboration.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of construction management principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction or engineering experience.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical estimating.
• Knowledge of commissioning processes.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings and construction quality inspections.
• Ability to perform system analysis and value engineering.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Familiarity with construction MEP software and estimating tools.

Experience
• 5–7 years of relevant experience required.
• No management experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally.

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