Senior MEP Engineer

Expected annual salary range for this job is $130,000 - $140,000 depending on experience.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Rudolph & Sletten, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Senior MEP Engineer to join our project office in Palo Alto, CA.

Job Overview:
Senior MEP Engineer responsible for coordination on the assigned project, reporting to the Director of Mechanical and Electrical Services or other assigned supervisor. This position involves the use of software tools such as Revizto, vPlanner, Procore, and Primavera. The role will lead the Kaiser Permanente San Jose project team for a new replacement hospital and central plant, co-located with the design team in Oakland through 2024 before moving to San Jose.

• Review, interpret, and accurately evaluate scope of work in the project documents.
• Evaluate schedule and plans to determine when materials are to be procured and installed.
• Provide updated procurement information on a weekly basis to the scheduler assigned to the project.
• Create spreadsheets for material, install, and installation procurement logs and maintain them on a weekly basis.
• Facilitate 3D CAD coordination meetings and ensure information is processed in a timely and efficient manner to meet schedule.
• Enter RFIs into Pro Core and track progress.
• Prepare submittal packages for submission to architect/engineer.
• Prepare transmittals through Pro Core.
• Evaluate changes and subcontractor change order estimates related to mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression subcontractor work.
• Verify change order requests from subcontractors for accuracy and consistency.
• Obtain or maintain a working knowledge of the mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression codes, life safety codes, and local requirements.
• Conduct daily job walks to ensure accuracy and quality of the mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression system installation.
• Follow and enforce the Perini QA/QC program for mechanical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and ability to use cost‑estimating methods.
• Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field.
• Rely on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Work under general supervision.
• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor relationships.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, construction management) or technical training required; a combination of education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in the field or in a related area preferred.
• Must be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough.
• Creative and resourceful in completing tasks accurately in a compressed timeframe.
• Intermediate knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• Intermediate skill level with MS Excel.
• Intermediate skill level with MS Word.
• Intermediate skill with Procore.
• Intermediate skill knowledge of MS Outlook.
• Good written and oral communication and team skills.
• Receives work direction and works independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.

Rudolph & Sletten is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity.