Construction Engineer (Mechanical) - Ashburn, VA
About The Position
M.C. Dean is seeking a Construction Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on commercial construction projects in the Tysons region. The role supports project operations and works with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, design teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The Construction Engineer provides technical and field support for MEP and fire protection systems, reviews project documents, identifies constructability issues, and supports commissioning, testing, and turnover. The role also maintains project documentation, contributes to schedule, procurement, and cost-control activities, and supports quality and site safety requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a stated qualification of 0+ in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering or a related degree.
- Strong understanding of cooling systems, electrical distribution, plumbing systems, and building codes.
- Proficiency with construction documents, submittal processes, and project management workflows.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with field teams and subcontractors.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, SolidWorks, and MS Project or similar software.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with day-to-day project operations.
- Coordinate MEP activities with subcontractors, design teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Review drawings, specifications, and submittals for compliance with project requirements.
- Track RFI responses, change orders, and field directives.
- Provide engineering support for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
- Perform field inspections to verify installation quality and adherence to design intent.
- Identify constructability issues and propose solutions early in the project lifecycle.
- Support commissioning, testing, and turnover activities.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, logs, and progress reports.
- Assist with schedule updates, procurement tracking, and cost-control efforts.
- Prepare technical reports, meeting minutes, and coordination summaries.
- Ensure MEP work meets company quality standards and industry best practices.
- Support site safety initiatives and help enforce compliance with safety protocols.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
