Data Center Project Engineer

Actalent; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay (1.5x)

Monthly per diem for travelers

Paid travel home

Mobilization/demobilization assistance

Key role on marquee data center

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer for a marquee data center project based in Columbus, Ohio, with onsite support and travel up to 70%. The role focuses on construction planning, design interpretation, subcontractor coordination, and rigorous project documentation.

You will work closely with project management, field leadership, architects, and engineers to ensure scheduling, quality, and contract compliance, with a schedule of five 10-hour shifts Mon-Fri plus an 8-hour shift on

Qualifications

• 3+ years of working project engineer experience.
• Experience with general contractor, subcontractor, or construction contractor.
• Experience supporting large industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or data center construction projects.
• Ability to manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Willingness to travel up to 70%.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support onsite construction engineering activities for a data center project.
• Assist with construction planning and design interpretation.
• Coordinate subcontractors and document project activities.
• Collaborate with project management, field leadership, architects, and engineers to align with schedule and contract requirements.

Skills

Project engineering experience

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Job description

Columbus, OH

Data Center Project Engineer

The Project Engineer will play a pivotal role in supporting onsite construction engineering activities for a significant data center project in Columbus, Ohio. This position involves assisting with construction planning, design interpretation, subcontractor coordination, project documentation, and resolving technical or constructability issues. The engineer will collaborate closely with project management, field leadership, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other onsite departments to ensure engineering activities align with the project schedule, quality expectations, and contract requirements.

What's In It

• 1.5x Overtime Pay
• Monthly per diem for travelers is paid on the first of each month, depending on the candidates location and experience.
• Paid Travel Home
• Mobilization and demobilization assistance provided
• Opportunity to play a key technical role on a marquee data center project

What You Need

• 3+ years of working project engineer experience.
• Experience working for a general contractor, subcontractor, or construction contractor.
• Experience supporting large industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or data center construction projects.
• Ability to manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, scheduling, procurement, and project controls.
• Valid drivers license.
• Willingness to travel up to 70%.

Work Environment

This is a fast-paced, onsite construction environment supporting a large data center project located in Columbus, Ohio. The current schedule consists of five 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday, plus an 8-hour shift on Saturday. Home rotation is discussed individually with each candidate. TN visa candidates can be accommodated.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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