MEP Engineering Assistant

Extell Development Company

About Us:

Founded and headed by Gary Barnett, Extell Development Company is a nationally acclaimed real estate developer of luxury residential, office, retail, and hospitality properties, operating primarily in Manhattan and other premier cities across the nation. Experiencing outstanding growth since its founding in 1989, the company's growing portfolio exceeds twenty-five million square feet.

Summary of Responsibilities:

This role is ideal for candidates with 3–7 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering or construction. Successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing the design, coordination, and execution of MEP systems across multiple projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and seamless delivery from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover

Essential Functions:

•Design & Coordination:

• Assist in reviewing MEP design documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure design intent aligns with project goals.
• Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering exercises to ensure alignment with project goals.

•Construction Oversight:

• Assist in development of scopes of work and contractor selection process.
• Monitor MEP trade contractors during construction to ensure compliance with design, quality, and safety standards.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and change orders to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements.
• Guide the trade coordination process, ensuring proper integration of MEP systems with architectural and structural elements in alignment with project goals.
• Track progress, identify issues, and support resolution in collaboration with senior project managers.

•Commissioning & Turnover:

• Assist in managing commissioning activities for all MEP systems.
• Verify system performance and ensure proper documentation for handover.
• Support training and transition of building operations to ownership teams.

•General Project Support:

• Maintain project records, reports, and logs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and standards.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 3–7 years of relevant experience in MEP engineering, construction, or owner's rep roles.

Compensation & Benefits:

Extell offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement; and competitive pay and benefits to include:

• Annualized Salary: $125,000 - $145,000
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance Benefits
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

*Equal Opportunity Employer