Data Center Field Engineer — On‑Site & Travel‑Heavy

IMEG; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

IMEG seeks a Field Engineer in Austin, TX to provide on-site construction observation and coordination for data center projects, representing the owner's interests and coordinating with contractors and design engineers.

The role tracks RFIs, submittals, and drawing revisions, documents project status, and escalates issues affecting progress or liability, while ensuring code compliance and safety protocols across industrial and manufacturing projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Science) in Engineering or equivalent.
• PE license required.
• 2 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred; field experience or skilled trades a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site presence to represent the owner's interest during construction.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors and other stakeholders to support project objectives and document meeting minutes.
• Write daily reports on construction status, including schedule delays, issues, workflow summaries, upcoming work, and inspections.
• Review, clarify, and interpret contract documents, and obtain information from design engineers as needed.
• Issue and track project deficiency reports, and provide constructability feedback to engineers.
• Coordinate with the architect and design engineer on construction coordination issues, and document project events and circumstances.
• Track current drawings and ensure contractors have corrected revisions.
• Monitor RFI and submittal completion by the design team, and communicate critical path items to the field and design team.
• Help address construction issues and conflicts to keep work on track.
• Assist the client and design team with work observation and collection of closeout documentation from the contractor.
• Support compliance with building codes, regulations, industry standards, and site safety protocols.
• Prepare and present reports, progress summaries, and other documentation to senior management and clients as required.

Skills

Travel up to 100%

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpretation of design documents

MS Office proficiency

Valid driver's license

TWIC within 90 days

MSHA training within 30 days

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Science) in Engineering or equivalent

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

IMEG seeks a Field Engineer in Austin, TX to provide on-site construction observation and coordination for data center projects, representing the owner's interests and coordinating with contractors and design engineers.

The role tracks RFIs, submittals, and drawing revisions, documents project status, and escalates issues affecting progress or liability, while ensuring code compliance and safety protocols across industrial and manufacturing projects.