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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, w e 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 Senior Engineer to join our MEP team on our project in Richmond, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position. Key Responsibilities Communicate with electrical and mechanical equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, and subcontractors. Procure electrical and mechanical subcontracts and equipment, managing contracts and deliverables from bid solicitation through contract award. Coordinate equipment submittals and assist with electrical, mechanical, and overall construction cost estimates. Support commercial projects within core markets, ensuring effective coordination and execution. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, relevant field, or relevant experience. 5+ years of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing preconstruction experience. Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications. Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP systems and equipment. Good communication skills. Ability to identify and resolve issues. Effective participation in a team environment. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks. Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE). Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.