Project Engineer- Data Center Construction
The Project Engineer will coordinate and support electrical construction activities for a large-scale mission-critical data center project, working closely with project managers, field teams, and clients. Responsibilities include managing procurement, documentation, scheduling, cost control, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in a fast-paced construction environment. This role offers exposure to advanced cloud computing and AI infrastructure and opportunities for career growth within mission-critical facility construction.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is seeking a Project Engineer to support electrical construction activities on a large, fast-paced mission-critical data center development in Port Washington, WI. This onsite contract role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Engineers, and customers to coordinate electrical construction tasks across the project lifecycle. The position is ideal for candidates building a long-term career in electrical construction, mission-critical facilities, and data center infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing electrical construction work.
- Support procurement activities: material tracking, equipment releases, and vendor coordination.
- Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
- Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to help ensure successful execution.
- Coordinate with clients, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
- Maintain accurate project records, meeting minutes, reports, and cost-tracking documentation.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Assist with estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control.
- Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for electrical systems.
- Participate in project meetings and provide updates on schedule, procurement, and field progress.
- Help ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable electrical codes.
- Assist in resolving field issues, design conflicts, and constructability concerns.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 1–5 years of construction experience preferred.
- Internship or project experience with electrical contractors, general contractors, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, or data centers is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of construction processes and project management fundamentals.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Project.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment and be onsite in Port Washington, WI.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting electrical construction projects valued at $10M+.
- Knowledge of medium-voltage power distribution, substations, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and mission-critical infrastructure.
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, or similar construction software.
- Exposure to commissioning and startup activities.
- Experience working on data centers, semiconductor facilities, manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, or other mission-critical environments.
What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to work on one of the largest data center developments in the country.
- Exposure to advanced electrical and mission-critical infrastructure.
- Career advancement with a rapidly growing contractor.
- Competitive compensation, bonus potential, vehicle allowance, and comprehensive benefits (if eligible).
- Direct mentorship from experienced project management and field leadership teams.
Location & Employment Type
- This is a fully onsite, contract position based in Port Washington, WI.
- Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time.
Pay & Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $75,000.00 - $110,000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
- If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and time off policies. Benefits and eligibility depend on job classification and length of employment.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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