Senior Electrical Engineer, Mission Critical

About the Role

The Senior Mechanical/Electrical (M/E) Engineer leads increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field construction tasks, offering expertise in estimating, scheduling, quality control, and commissioning. This role guides M/E personnel, assembles data for estimates, conducts bid analysis, and helps generate new business opportunities while providing overall management direction. • Develop budgetary M/E estimates using program and schematic designs • Review mechanical and electrical options and provide value‑engineering recommendations • Coordinate M/E scopes of work during bid and subcontractor selection processes • Create and manage sequencing requirements to meet project schedules • Identify potential quality issues in design documents and develop QC programs • Conduct job inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and standards • Prepare pre‑functional checklists, functional testing procedures, and verify testing results • Generate and issue comprehensive commissioning plans and documentation • Mentor less experienced co‑workers and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion • Design and implement innovative M/E tools and process improvements • Negotiate and manage subcontracts and purchase equipment from vendors • Serve as primary client liaison and represent JE Dunn at external events • Lead resource allocation, staffing, and ensure reimbursability requirements are met • Deliver effective presentations and communicate technical information clearly • Utilize MS Office, scheduling software, and BIM for project planning and reporting • Manage project budgets, maximize profitability, and foster future business opportunities • Assist marketing team with presentations and business development activities • Maintain valid, unrestricted driver’s license and adhere to safety and quality standards

Key Responsibilities

• ▸budget estimates
• ▸value engineering
• ▸commissioning plans
• ▸job inspections
• ▸bim planning
• ▸client liaison

What You Bring

Key capabilities include advanced communication and presentation skills, proficiency with MS Office, scheduling software, BIM, and JE Dunn’s construction M/E tools, as well as the ability to read plans, apply construction management fundamentals, and implement Lean processes. The engineer must manage budgets, maximize profitability, and build strong internal and external relationships. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, architectural engineering, or a related field is required, with 10+ years of construction management experience preferred. The position requires a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and offers professional non‑union benefits. JE Dunn is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. • Apply Lean principles and construction management fundamentals across projects • Demonstrate proficiency with ASE and Lens software for estimating and analysis

Requirements

• ▸lean
• ▸ase
• ▸lens
• ▸bim
• ▸scheduling
• ▸bachelors

Work Environment

Field