MEP/CX Project Engineer - Advanced Tech National Travel

McGough•Roseville, MN

40d

About The Position

The MEP/CX Project Engineer provides technical and project coordination support for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and specialty building systems throughout construction. Under the direction of the MEP Project Manager, the engineer supports project planning, design coordination, procurement, field execution, commissioning, and project closeout. The role coordinates information among owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel, while developing technical knowledge and supporting safe, high-quality, and profitable project delivery. This position supports McGough’s National Travel – Advanced Technology business and may be assigned to projects throughout the United States, with the employee’s desired location taken into consideration. Overnight and extended travel are required depending on project location and business needs; assignments and work locations may change as projects are completed. The employee must work effectively in both office and construction environments. The role also involves contributing to engineering standards, training, lessons learned, continuous improvement, and professional development, while building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
0–3 years of experience in commercial construction, engineering, facility operations, or a related industry.
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building controls systems.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of engineered building systems.
Ability to review construction documents and interpret blueprints and specifications.
Technical problem-solving ability, organization, and time management skills.
Ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines and provide customer service.
Ability to work effectively in office and construction environments.
Ability to travel overnight and for extended periods based on project location and business needs; project assignments and locations may change.
Ability to sit for extended periods at a workstation, in meetings, and while traveling by plane or car.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and ability to distinguish colors on graphs and charts.
Occasional construction jobsite visits may involve exposure to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience supporting commercial or industrial construction projects.
Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, REVIT, or AutoCAD.
Exposure to BIM coordination.
OSHA 10 certification.
Experience supporting healthcare, advanced manufacturing, mission critical, industrial, or commercial construction projects.

Responsibilities

Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to understand project scope and owner requirements.
Check architect and engineer documents for compliance with owner requirements, applicable codes, constructability, industry practice, and optimization.
Participate in design review meetings and page turns with clients and the architect and engineer team.
Assist with constructability reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, value engineering, cost reduction, and identification of scope gaps and coordination conflicts.
Support development of bid packages, bid instructions, and subcontractor scope documents; assist with quantity takeoffs, estimating, and evaluation of subcontractor cost proposals and qualifications.
Help identify long-lead equipment requiring early procurement and support cost-saving initiatives.
Support Project Managers with day-to-day coordination of MEP subcontractors and assist with interpretation of contract documents.
Review shop drawings, submittals, substitution requests, and change orders for completeness before routing for approval.
Prepare, track, and help resolve Requests for Information (RFIs).
Monitor procurement status, equipment deliveries, and installation schedules; review the project schedule and provide feedback to the Project Manager.
Participate in coordination meetings and document minutes and action items.
Conduct field observations to verify installation progress and identify coordination issues.
Track critical system installations and project milestones, maintain project documentation, and assist with change management documentation.
Monitor installation quality, report deficiencies to project leadership, promote safe work practices, and support project safety initiatives.
Coordinate with field supervision and equipment vendors to resolve routine construction issues and support installation, startup, and commissioning.
Support development and execution of commissioning plans and coordinate startup activities with subcontractors and equipment vendors.
Assist with functional testing of building systems and track punch list completion.
Review operation and maintenance manuals for completeness; assist with collection of warranties and closeout documentation; support owner training and participate in turnover meetings.
Maintain knowledge of building systems and emerging technologies; participate in technical training and support company engineering standards and best practices.
Assist with documenting lessons learned and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Build positive relationships with stakeholders and maintain knowledge of developing technologies, industry performance, trends, and contacts.
Develop technical and construction management knowledge; seek mentorship, participate in training and professional development, pursue applicable certifications, and expand knowledge of project financial management, operations, project delivery practices, and quality standards.
Participate as an active member of the Engineering Services Team and collaborate with Operations, Preconstruction, Safety, VDC, and Business Development teams.
Support company initiatives that improve quality, safety, innovation, and operational excellence; perform other duties as assigned.