M/E Engineer 1, AFG
JE Dunn Construction
Charlotte, NC0–2 yrs57m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- BudgetingMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Charlotte
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office24%Budgeting11%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
JE Dunn Construction's Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) is a high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work for innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. This role is for an M/E Engineer 1 to work on advanced construction projects across the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture.
- Completes entry-level and routine mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.
- Learns to develop budgetary M/E estimates using an automated estimating system.
- Assists in the review of mechanical and electrical options during the preconstruction process and completes systems analysis.
- Learns to develop mechanical and electrical scopes of work for the bid process.
- Assists in bid analysis and provides input during subcontractor selection.
- Assists in developing system sequencing requirements and providing solutions to meet schedule requirements.
- Gains knowledge of design documents to identify potential quality problems and assist in developing constructability review reports.
- Learns to perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met.
- Learns and assists with the shop drawing/submittal process.
- Assists with the commissioning process, including developing pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures, and performing functional testing.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to perform work accurately, 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or related field (Required).
- In lieu of degree requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- 0-2 years construction experience and/or summer internship/co-op experience in construction (Preferred).