MEP Preconstruction Engineer
Posted 6 May 2026
Advertised as “MEP Senior Preconstruction Engineer”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyConstruction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
ABOUT US
Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
About the Role
We are looking for a MEP Preconstruction Senior Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our Charlotte, NC office. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and procurement.
- Communicate with equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, subcontractors, and internal project stakeholders.
- Prepare a comparative analysis of estimates and explain variances to stakeholders.
- Coordinate with preconstruction engineers to develop complete scopes of work for MEP systems and guide teams through typical and atypical situations.
- Prepare detailed analyses of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals, including recommendations for award and risk analysis.
- Train and develop preconstruction engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of MEP systems.
- Lead responses to RFPs to enhance Holder’s reputation and client consideration.
- Represent Holder at design/coordination meetings and industry events, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Own the creation, updating, and presentation of project deliverables and tools to clients.
- Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers for all aspects of the preconstruction phase.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, or equivalent MEP subcontractor preconstruction experience.
- 5+ years of preconstruction experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or building automation/power monitoring systems.
- Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.