M/E Engineer 3
JE Dunn Construction
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 05:17 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- BudgetingMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Tempe
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office30%Budgeting13%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The M/E Engineer 3 is responsible for completing increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities. This role involves collecting and assembling data, developing estimates, and generating system and bid analyses in support of JE Dunn's strategy, vision, and values. The M/E Engineer 3 makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to their supervisor, and refers exceptions. The career path for this role is Senior M/E Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and participate in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture, demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment.
- Complete mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.
- Develop budgetary M/E estimates based upon program and schematic design information using an automated M/E estimating system.
- Assist in reviewing mechanical and electrical options during the preconstruction process and complete systems analysis for select projects.
- Develop mechanical and electrical scopes of work for coordination during the bid process.
- Assist in completing bid analysis and provide input during subcontractor selection.
- Assist in developing sequencing requirements for various systems and provide solutions to meet schedule requirements.
- Gain knowledge of design documents to identify potential quality problems and assist in developing constructability review reports.
- Perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner.
- Assist with the shop drawing/submittal process to comply with contract documents.
- Assist with the commissioning process, including developing pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures, and performing functional testing.
- Lead, support, and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion.
- Review mechanical and electrical options, complete systems analysis, recommend the best system for the project, and provide value engineering suggestions.
- Coordinate mechanical and electrical scopes of work during the bid process.
- Develop sequencing requirements for various systems and provide solutions to meet schedule requirements. Provide scheduling input during projects.
- Review design documents and identify potential quality problems. Help develop quality control programs.
- Perform job inspections at various project times to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality manner.
- Develop pre-functional checklists and functional testing procedures. Verify contractor's performance of functional tests.
- Review and approve shop drawings prior to submitting to the design team.
- Generate and issue the Commissioning Plan for approval.
- Verify deficiencies are corrected and submit commissioning documentation to owners.
- Provide mentoring to less experienced co-workers.
- Create M/E tools and innovative solutions to continuously improve processes and work products.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
- Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
- Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Develop proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software.
- Knowledge of means and methods of construction management.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or related field (Required).
- In lieu of the degree, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- 5+ years construction and/or engineering experience (Preferred).
- Valid and unrestricted driver's license.