Project Engineer

About the role

Reports to: Construction Manager / Sr. Construction Manager (by assigned scope)

Experience: 0–4 years

The Project Engineer is an owner/operator team member responsible for maintaining the controls, records, visibility, and follow‑through that keep Fleet’s data center projects organized and decision‑ready. Working under the construction management line, this role tracks decisions, actions, submittals, RFIs, changes, and turnover requirements, ensuring the right parties are held to their commitments. The position focuses on accuracy, organization, and disciplined follow‑up, supporting Construction Managers and collaborating with the Sr. Project Engineer to keep status current, surface risks early, and prevent critical items from falling through the cracks.

Key Responsibilities

• Document Governance: Maintain organized, current, and retrievable project records aligned with Fleet standards, including drawings, specifications, contracts, and correspondence.
• Decision & Action Tracking: Track owner decisions, open action items, design clarifications, and commitments to closure, escalating stalled items.
• RFI & Submittal Support: Log, route, and track RFIs and submittals for completeness and required owner action before leadership review.
• Reporting: Prepare and maintain recurring project reports and status logs that leadership can rely on.
• Stakeholder Follow‑Up: Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders on routine information needs and outstanding items, driving timely responses.
• Meeting Management: Capture meeting notes, record actions and owners, and follow up on assigned items.
• Procurement & OFCI Visibility: Support tracking of long‑lead equipment status, delivery risk, and Owner‑Furnished, Contractor‑Installed (OFCI) information needs for assigned scopes.
• Turnover & Closeout Support: Track turnover requirements, commissioning readiness items, and closeout deliverables from the owner perspective.
• Early Escalation: Identify missing information, overdue commitments, and emerging issues, and escalate them early enough for action.
• Clear Communication: Communicate status, questions, and blockers clearly and promptly to the project team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, OR equivalent practical construction/project experience.
• 0–4 years of construction, project engineering, or project controls experience; owner/operator or developer exposure preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to documentation and follow‑up.
• Familiarity with Procore (or equivalent project management systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or coursework related to data center or mission‑critical facilities.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative, problem‑solving mindset.
• Detail‑oriented self‑starter comfortable working on‑site.

Growth & Progression

This position is an entry point on Fleet’s construction ladder. Performance is evaluated against four capability levels covering scope handled, oversight required, decision‑making, risk management, stakeholder leadership, and leadership contribution. Demonstrated independence, judgment, and follow‑through position a Project Engineer for progression to Sr. Project Engineer.

About Fleet

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds, and operates mega‑scale data center campuses. The company provides customers with flexibility and predictability to meet upside demand forecasts, addressing a key market need as traditional leased models struggle to keep pace with demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet brings in‑house design, engineering, and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500 MW+, enabling the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets. Headquarters are in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA. This role is located in the Tahoe‑Reno Industrial Center north of Sparks, NV and requires on‑site presence.

Compensation

Expected Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000 plus discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program
• Standard paid holidays
• Unlimited PTO
• Limited travel (on‑site role)