Entry Level MEP Project Engineer Jobs
New grad mep project engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on project portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Suffolk Construction, Gray Construction, and ms consultants hiring at this level now.
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The MEP Assistant Project Manager works with the MEP Project Manager in running the day-to-day project management operations on the job.
At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.
Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, click here.
Additional benefits may be available for employees considered T
- Log-in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders
- Use experience and judgment to price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to Requests for Information
- Log-in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to Requests for Information
- Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors to review for compliance with the Company’s insurance requirements
- Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log
- Price and create Proposed Change Orders
- Submit, track response and issue Requests for Information
- Responsible for managing the building permit process and resolving any issues related thereto
- Plan revision submissions to municipality
- Work with Company Attorneys on contracts, Insurance Certificates, Insurance discrepancies & Contract modifications
- Act as a liaison with subcontractors to resolve any disputes, questions, or issues related to subcontractor’s work and progress.
- Assist with Project Schedule Narratives
- Take Weekly Video and distribute to General Manager
- Create Weekly Meeting Minutes – Owner’s and Subcontractors meetings
- Set up coordination meetings with Subcontractors
- Distribute revised drawings to Subcontractors
- Using best judgment, write up descriptions for Purchase Orders and Subcontract Requests
- Responsible for obtaining and tracking Subcontractor warranty certificates
- Responsible for creating close-out manuals
- Conducts training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline
- 2+ years of related experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or Project Engineer with another firm
- The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
- Computer Literate
- Good communication skills
- Accurate with an attention to detail
- Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $13 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.
Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, click here.
The MEP Assistant Project Manager works with the MEP Project Manager in running the day-to-day project management operations on the job.
At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.
Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, click here.
Additional benefits may be available for employees considered T
- Log-in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders
- Use experience and judgment to price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to Requests for Information
- Log-in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to Requests for Information
- Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors to review for compliance with the Company’s insurance requirements
- Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log
- Price and create Proposed Change Orders
- Submit, track response and issue Requests for Information
- Responsible for managing the building permit process and resolving any issues related thereto
- Plan revision submissions to municipality
- Work with Company Attorneys on contracts, Insurance Certificates, Insurance discrepancies & Contract modifications
- Act as a liaison with subcontractors to resolve any disputes, questions, or issues related to subcontractor’s work and progress.
- Assist with Project Schedule Narratives
- Take Weekly Video and distribute to General Manager
- Create Weekly Meeting Minutes – Owner’s and Subcontractors meetings
- Set up coordination meetings with Subcontractors
- Distribute revised drawings to Subcontractors
- Using best judgment, write up descriptions for Purchase Orders and Subcontract Requests
- Responsible for obtaining and tracking Subcontractor warranty certificates
- Responsible for creating close-out manuals
- Conducts training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline
- 2+ years of related experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or Project Engineer with another firm
- The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
- Computer Literate
- Good communication skills
- Accurate with an attention to detail
- Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $13 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.
At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.
Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, click here.
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Entry Level MEP Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level mep project engineer job?
Entry level mep project engineer employers look for a degree in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing engineering (or a closely related field), plus any hands-on exposure from internships, co-ops, or capstone projects. Familiarity with CAD or BIM software like Revit gives candidates a real edge at this stage, as does experience coordinating between trades on even a small project.
Which companies hire entry level mep project engineers?
Companies hiring entry level mep project engineers right now include Suffolk Construction, Gray Construction, and ms consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from engineering consultancies, mechanical and electrical contractors, and construction firms with active build pipelines that need junior engineers to support project delivery teams.
Are there remote entry level mep project engineer jobs?
Yes, though most openings are on-site given the field-coordination nature of the work. About 33% of entry level mep project engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve design, drafting, or project documentation work that can be handled off-site rather than active construction management.
Are these new grad mep project engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior mep project engineer roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op rotations in place of full-time history, or calls out a strong portfolio or academic project as a qualifying credential.
Which industries hire the most entry level mep project engineers?
Entry Level mep project engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because active construction, infrastructure expansion, and building retrofit projects all require junior engineers to assist with coordination, documentation, and field-level design support.