Data Center Electrical Project Engineer (Onsite)

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to data center projects

Professional development programs

Job summary

Actalent in Mount Pleasant, WI, is seeking a Project Engineer to support large-scale electrical construction for data centers. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, field teams, and clients to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality.

Responsibilities include planning, RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost tracking, schedules, and closeout; requires a degree and 1–5 years' experience; local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in construction project engineering or electrical construction.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, coordination, and execution of electrical construction projects.
• Support procurement activities including material tracking, equipment releases, submittals, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare, distribute, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project docs.
• Coordinate with field supervision to align labor, materials, and equipment with schedules.
• Review drawings, specs, and contract documents for completeness and constructability.
• Maintain project logs, meeting minutes, and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and update project schedules and short-term work plans.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Support closeout activities including punch lists, as-builts, and turnover documentation.
• Monitor safety, quality, and company standards and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Assist with estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.

Skills

Project coordination

Organization and problem solving

Reading drawings and specs

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Travel-ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Actalent in Mount Pleasant, WI, is seeking a Project Engineer to support large-scale electrical construction for data centers. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, field teams, and clients to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality.

Responsibilities include planning, RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost tracking, schedules, and closeout; requires a degree and 1–5 years' experience; local travel may be required.