M/E Engineer – Electrical Lead (Mission Critical)
📍 Location: Omaha, Nebraska (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
✈️ Travel: Required (project-based)
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚀 Overview
An established construction and engineering organization is seeking an M/E Engineer – Electrical Lead to support mission-critical projects.
This role focuses on mechanical and electrical systems leadership, including design review, estimating, commissioning, and construction execution. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Lead and execute mechanical and electrical construction activities
Review system options and perform technical analysis and value engineering
Develop and manage M/E scopes of work during preconstruction and bidding
Interpret drawings, specifications, and design documents to identify risks and improvements
Estimating & Preconstruction
Develop budgetary M/E estimates from schematic and design documents
Support bid analysis and subcontractor selection
Provide input on system selection and cost optimization
Project Execution & Coordination
Develop sequencing strategies for M/E systems to meet project timelines
Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
Contribute to project scheduling and execution planning
Quality Assurance & Inspections
Perform job site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
Identify and address constructability and quality issues
Support development of quality control programs
Commissioning & Testing
Develop and manage:
Pre-functional checklists
Functional testing procedures
Oversee and validate system commissioning and performance testing
Ensure all deficiencies are resolved and documented
Documentation & Process Improvement
Review and approve shop drawings and submittals
Generate and manage commissioning plans and documentation
Develop tools and processes to improve efficiency and delivery quality
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor junior engineers and team members
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
✅ Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in:
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Or related field
5+ years of experience in:
Construction engineering
M/E systems within commercial or industrial projects
Strong ability to:
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams
⭐ Preferred Experience
Experience on mission-critical projects (e.g., data centers, healthcare, infrastructure)
Exposure to:
Commissioning processes
M/E estimating tools
Construction management methodologies
Knowledge of means and methods of construction
🧠 Key Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Effective written and verbal communication
Proficiency with:
Microsoft Office
Construction/M&E tools and software
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
🎯 Ideal Candidate
Hands-on M/E engineer with strong electrical focus
Experience across full project lifecycle (preconstruction → commissioning)
Comfortable working on-site and traveling to projects