Construction Engineer (Mechanical) - Ashburn, VA

M. C. Dean • Ashburn, VA • 2h ago

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly capable and well‑rounded Construction Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on commercial construction projects in the Tysons region. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving in a fast‑paced project environment.

Project Coordination

Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with day‑to‑day project operations.

Coordinate MEP activities with subcontractors, design teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Track RFI responses, change orders, and field directives.

Technical Support

Provide engineering support for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Perform field inspections to verify installation quality and adherence to design intent.

Identify constructability issues and propose solutions early in the project lifecycle.

Support commissioning, testing, and turnover activities.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate project documentation, logs, and progress reports.

Assist with schedule updates, procurement tracking, and cost control efforts.

Prepare technical reports, meeting minutes, and coordination summaries.

Quality & Safety

Ensure MEP work meets company quality standards and industry best practices.

Support site safety initiatives and help enforce compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 0+ in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering or related degree.

Strong understanding of cooling systems, electrical distribution, plumbing systems, and building codes.

Proficiency with construction documents, submittal processes, and project management workflows.

Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, SolidWorks and MS Project (or similar).

Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.

Ability to work collaboratively with field teams and subcontractors.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

A competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $75,520.00 - USD $94,400.00 /Yr.

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