JE Dunn Construction · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer 1 - Construction
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expJE Dunn Construction is a company that has successfully grown in the construction industry for over 100 years by hiring inspired people and fostering a strong culture. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer 1 to perform entry-level mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities while supporting the company's strategic goals and safety initiatives.
Building MaintenanceBuilding MaterialConstruction
Responsibilities
Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others
Completes entry level and routine mechanical, electrical and field construction activities
Learns how to develop budgetary M/E estimates, based upon program and schematic design information using automated M/E estimating system
Assists in the review of mechanical and electrical options as part of the preconstruction process and completes systems analysis for select projects
Learns to develop the mechanical and electrical scopes of work used to coordinate during the bid process
Assists in the completion of bid analysis and provides input during the subcontractor selection process
Assists in developing sequencing requirements of various systems and providing solutions to meet the schedule requirements
Gains knowledge of design documents in order to identify potential quality problems to assist in developing constructability review reports
Learns to perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner
Learns and assists with the shop drawing/submittal process to comply with the contract documents
Assists with the commissioning process including developing pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures and actual functional testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering or related field (Required)
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate)
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications
Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software
Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Preferred
0-2 years construction experience and/or summer internship/co-op experience in construction (Preferred)
Company
JE Dunn Construction
J. E. Dunn Construction Group is a privately-owned construction company engaging in the commercial construction industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry Dunn
Director of Field Operations
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