Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking an MEP Project Engineer to work with our Southern California design-build team. We are seeking a client focused, passionate, and self-driven individual to support project execution activities associated with construction of MEP and Controls projects. This position will be based out of the Cerritos, CA office but will include project site visits on various construction sites primarily in Southern California.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

The MEP Project Engineer position will be responsible for supporting design-build and bid-build programs, client relationships, and internal and external construction resources to support projects. This includes estimating and execution planning for MEP and Controls projects, as well as providing strong MEP and Controls technical support to PMs on their programs. Typical projects may include renovation of existing facility building systems including mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing systems. Projects may also include site civil, tenant improvements and other trades. Projects will typically be for both Public Works and private clients.

With support from the enterprise, the successful candidate will be responsible for client satisfaction, project delivery and technical quality associated with each design-build project.

Required Skills & Required Experience

Experience in managing services through the design-build process from inception, design, construction, and implementation preferred. 

• A strong commitment to safety, quality assurance / quality control and risk management.
• Strong technical experience in the design and/or construction of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and controls systems.
• An ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Procore (Construction Management) software preferred
• Strong commercial and technical skills that include estimating, contracts, scope, schedule and budget commitments.
• Strong subcontractor management skills including the selection process, pricing and management of subcontracts for construction projects.
• Travel to job sites from the office will be required typically within Southern California. Additional travel outside of Southern California is possible.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or similar degree required
• Registration as a Professional Engineer required
• 5 years’ experience in design and/or construction of MEP and Controls systems preferred.

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $90,000-$121,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.