Junior Engineer – MEP

Objective

The Junior Engineer – MEP is responsible for creation and management of all electrical and mechanical engineered design documents and assisting the project management team during construction. General duties include MEP engineering, project management, engineering design, design coordination, and collaborating with the construction team.

Newtown, CT

Full Time

Mid‑Senior Level

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Construction

• Promote job site safety; encourages safe work practices

• Assist in the engineering design process for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Assist the Engineer in maintaining the engineering design schedule once established.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors assisting in design and/or responsible for completing various phases of a project.
• Assist with engineering‑related correspondence required with the Owner during the design phase of the project; coordinate with the Project Architect, Project Executive and/or Project Manager as required.
• Assist the Lead Engineer in verifying and maintaining the latest current Engineering drawings on Procore and distributing to the project team; coordinate with Project Architect and construction project management team as required.
• Ensure all project engineered design documents are coordinated and complete.
• Coordinate with the estimator as required to ensure design complies with budget assumptions.

The below points are to be executed in assistance with the Project Engineer:

• Working knowledge of MEP codes and practices. Assist the Lead Engineer in the performance and analysis of mechanical, engineering, and plumbing aspects for multiple projects.
• Use engineering formulas and skills to ensure safety and technical accuracy in the design of projects.
• Review design projects for code compliance.
• Perform on‑site investigations and surveys prior to design.
• Provide technical support to the architect during the design process and to contractors throughout construction.
• A focus on HVAC engineering is a plus for this role.

The Junior Engineer reports to the Director of Architecture and Engineering Design and should have at least 3 to 5 years of experience.

Candidate must have working knowledge of MEP codes and practices, ability to use engineering formulas, conduct code compliance reviews, perform on‑site investigations, and provide technical support to architects and contractors. Experience with HVAC engineering is desirable.

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