Project Engineer

Job Summary

The Project Engineer supports the execution of structural steel and related building scopes for mission-critical projects, including large-scale data center developments. The role is responsible for coordinating technical deliverables, tracking project progress, and ensuring alignment between engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction activities. This position begins with focused ownership of structural steel and building deliverables and is structured to expand into broader, multi-discipline responsibilities over time. The Project Engineer develops technical expertise, cross-functional coordination skills, and project execution capabilities, supporting the successful delivery of complex projects while building toward future leadership roles within large-scale data center programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a robust document control process to ensure the latest revisions of drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals are used for design, fabrication, and field execution.
• Perform accurate cost estimating and quantity takeoffs for structural steel components, materials, and labor, supporting both bid and change-order activities.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Managers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues during design development, fabrication, erection, and commissioning phases.
• Support project scheduling by analyzing critical path timelines, dependencies, and resource requirements to keep hyperscale programs on aggressive delivery schedules.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, submittals, shop drawings, and as-built documentation that meet stringent data center quality and compliance standards.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements by researching and implementing new tools, methods, and technologies in steel engineering and construction.
• Travel up to 25% of the time

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience supporting structural steel projects in industrial or data center environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of steel detailing, fabrication, erection, and associated building systems.
• Experience with document control, quantity takeoffs, submittals, RFIs, and change management.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools, BIM processes, and construction management software.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and technical writing abilities.
• Eagerness to grow into broader disciplinary responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions across design, fabrication, and construction phases.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation and project coordination.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-demand project environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain structured project documentation and workflows.
• Technical writing skills for preparation of reports, submittals, and project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and expand into broader project and technical responsibilities.
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic project environments with shifting priorities.