M/E Engineer III- Electrical, Mission Critical
M/E Engineer III (Mission Critical)
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Overview
A leading construction and engineering organization is seeking an experienced Electrical MEP Engineer to support mission critical projects. This role is responsible for managing increasingly complex electrical and MEP-related construction activities, supporting preconstruction efforts, developing system evaluations, coordinating commissioning activities, and ensuring quality execution throughout project delivery.
This position offers a clear growth path into senior-level engineering leadership while working on highly technical projects in the data center and mission critical sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Support project safety initiatives and promote a strong culture of quality and risk management.
- Develop budgetary electrical and MEP estimates based on conceptual, programmatic, and schematic design information.
- Evaluate electrical and mechanical system options and provide recommendations based on cost, constructability, performance, and schedule considerations.
- Perform system analyses and identify value engineering opportunities.
- Assist in developing and coordinating MEP subcontract scopes of work during procurement and bidding activities.
- Review subcontractor proposals and participate in bid evaluations.
- Develop system sequencing plans and provide solutions to support project schedules.
- Review design documents and identify potential constructability and quality concerns.
- Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Support and manage shop drawing and submittal review processes.
- Participate in commissioning efforts, including development of pre-functional checklists and functional testing procedures.
- Verify contractor completion of commissioning activities and resolution of deficiencies.
- Assist in the preparation and management of commissioning documentation and project closeout deliverables.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- Approximately 5+ years of experience in construction, engineering, mission critical, data center, or related building systems environments.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Understanding of MEP systems, construction processes, and commissioning practices.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-standard construction and engineering software.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, contractors, and design professionals.
Preferred Background
- Experience supporting mission critical or data center projects.
- Exposure to commissioning, quality control, or field engineering activities.
- Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems and MEP coordination practices.
- Experience evaluating system alternatives and supporting value engineering efforts.
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