Associate MEP Coordinator

DPR • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Associate MEP Coordinator supports the coordination and integration of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems to align design intent, construction execution, and project requirements. The role develops working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, low-voltage, and automation systems from design development through construction. It collaborates with project teams to review system documentation, identify coordination needs, and help resolve design and constructability challenges. The position supports project delivery through coordination processes, project documentation, and stakeholder alignment while building technical and coordination capabilities and learning leading practices for effective MEP system integration.

DPR describes its roles as commitments to building together. Employees are expected to take ownership, lead from where they are, act in the best interests of the team, customer, project, and organization, and contribute through trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action, and respect for individuals. DPR is a self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects, and is a private, employee-owned company founded in 1990.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction engineering, project engineering, MEP coordination support, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support MEP system coordination across design and construction phases to help ensure integration and alignment with project objectives.
• Assist in reviewing MEP drawings, specifications, and submittals for coordination requirements, constructability considerations, and potential system conflicts.
• Assist, under supervision, with verifying field installation against the coordinated model and equipment recommendations, and verify QA/QC checklists such as FOK/FTE.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, project engineers, and trade partners to gather coordination information and support resolution of technical issues.
• Participate in MEP coordination meetings; track action items, document updates, and communicate information to project stakeholders.
• Identify potential conflicts between building systems and escalate issues to senior MEP coordination staff.
• Confirm spacing requirements and equipment access for material and equipment installation.
• Maintain coordination documentation, including models, logs, and project records; review and document RFIs and submittals.
• Develop MEP coordination knowledge by working with experienced coordinators and project teams and applying established safety practices and lessons learned during field coordination and system installation activities.
• Participate in system walkdowns to identify missing or incomplete elements before system start-up and observe installation quality under supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level