Traveling MEP Engineer - Data Centers

Turner Construction•Chattanooga, TN

1d•$135,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling MEP Engineer is a full-time traveling position supporting an Advanced Technology project in Turner Construction’s Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segments. The role manages, evaluates, and assesses information related to mechanical and electrical systems so that the project is constructed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the quality specified in the contract documents. The position is classified as experienced and involves 100% travel. The engineer leads coordination among the Turner project team, subcontractors, and owner representatives; manages schedule, budget, RFIs, approvals, quality control, and MEP coordination; and works with the MEP Superintendent and VDC Engineer on installation, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. The role also supervises and mentors Assistant MEP Engineers and conducts project walkthroughs at the construction site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of four years of relevant engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience relating to mechanical and electrical systems.
Technical expertise and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems supporting the project types in the company’s portfolio and how those systems interrelate.
Business acumen to plan, manage, and execute the essential duties.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational ability, and proficiency with computer applications.
Leadership attributes that encourage development of a high-performing team.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasional climbing of stairs and ladders, negotiating construction areas, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at construction sites exposed to moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, electrical-shock risk, and moderate to very loud noise.

Responsibilities

Lead the project team, subcontractors, owner’s consultants, and representatives to align work and support efficient mechanical and electrical systems installation.
Prepare and manage the contract item list for components, materials, and systems, ensuring required ROJ dates comply with the project schedule and have the appropriate approval status.
Participate in schedule update meetings and provide current information for accurate scheduling.
Evaluate and manage the processing of requests for information (RFIs).
Manage the budget, including reviewing, evaluating, and negotiating change orders, and understand the financial status of subcontractors.
Supervise, coach, and mentor Assistant MEP Engineers.
Co-lead the MEP coordination process with the VDC Engineer to ensure installation complies with design requirements, operations and maintenance fundamentals, and quality standards.
Prepare scopes of work, including divisions of responsibility for trades and specific scopes for temporary operations.
Partner with the MEP Superintendent to resolve conflicts between mechanical and electrical systems and the site logistics plan while meeting the project schedule.
Co-lead the turnover process with the MEP Superintendent, including start-up, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
Conduct regular project walkthroughs with MEP staff to check that work complies with contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
Identify difficult installation requirements and inform field staff early enough to support proper planning and execution.
Manage and secure municipal and agency documentation required for temporary certificates of information and system operation.
Create and implement the quality control plan with the MEP Superintendent.
Perform other duties as assigned.