Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA

Travel: 20% travel to jobsites

Compensation: $180,000–$230,000 annually, based on experience

Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level

Position Type: Direct Hire

Why Join Us?

Kodiak Labor Solutions is recruiting a Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineer for a client providing general contracting, HVAC, and plant services for commercial and industrial projects. With an emphasis on advanced technology, quality, and reliable project delivery, the company offers an opportunity to influence engineering decisions and help turn complex project requirements into practical solutions.

Role Overview

The Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership and engineering support throughout project planning, estimating, and construction. Based in Atlanta, GA, this position requires approximately 20% travel to jobsites, experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or both, and the ability to develop estimates and evaluate project costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical requirements within your discipline.
• Support mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plant infrastructure projects based on your technical background.
• Prepare and review estimates, including quantity takeoffs, labor projections, material costs, equipment costs, and subcontractor pricing.
• Evaluate bid documents, identify scope gaps, and document assumptions, exclusions, and potential cost impacts.
• Assess system selections, constructability, and opportunities to improve cost, performance, and installation efficiency.
• Coordinate with project managers, field leaders, vendors, subcontractors, and customers to resolve technical questions.
• Support procurement through equipment evaluations, technical submittal reviews, and vendor comparisons.
• Review proposed changes and assist with pricing, technical documentation, and change order development.
• Provide engineering support during installation, testing, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Travel to jobsites approximately 20% of the time to support field coordination and project execution.

Success Metrics

• Deliver accurate, complete engineering documents and estimates within established deadlines.
• Identify scope gaps and technical issues early to reduce avoidable changes and rework.
• Support project delivery within approved budgets and schedules.
• Develop practical solutions that meet applicable codes, specifications, and performance requirements.
• Maintain clear coordination between engineering, estimating, procurement, and field operations.

Who You Are

You are a technically strong engineer who understands how design decisions affect construction costs and field execution. You can move comfortably between drawings, project discussions, and estimates, and you take ownership of developing solutions that are practical to build and reliable to operate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Progressive engineering experience supporting commercial or industrial construction, HVAC, plant services, or related infrastructure projects.
• Experience appropriate for a mid to senior level role, including the ability to work independently and guide technical decisions.
• Demonstrated estimating experience, including takeoffs, labor and material pricing, equipment evaluations, and scope development.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical systems, electrical systems, or both.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bid packages, and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and construction practices within your discipline.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering design software and estimating tools.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to jobsites approximately 20% of the time.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience supporting both mechanical and electrical scopes, industrial facilities, or design-build projects preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual compensation of $180,000–$230,000, based on experience.
• Strong health insurance offering.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects and influence project execution.

Employer Commitment

Kodiak Labor Solutions welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds and values technical expertise, integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to quality.

Apply Now

Apply through Kodiak Labor Solutions with your resume highlighting your engineering discipline, relevant project experience, and estimating capabilities. This is a direct hire opportunity with Kodiak’s client.

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