Data Center Project Engineer - Construction & Coordination

McKinstry; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and/or/

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Project Engineer - Data Center Construction to join our Data Center Innovations division in Dallas, TX. You will support project management through documentation, procurement, and coordination with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure effective project execution.

Key duties include RFP support, procurement coordination, contract review, and submittal development, while ensuring safety and compliance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or comparable degree.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, proposals, estimates, and related documents.
• Experience on large data center projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support RFPs and procurement processes.
• Track current and future jobs and assist with staffing projections.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and related documents to answer questions and support project delivery.
• Coordinate equipment and materials procurement.
• Assist in the development of scope of work for subcontractors.
• Coordinate job set-up, mobilization, project administration, and closeout.
• Support scheduling and coordination of trades.
• Coordinate McKinstry scope of work with drawings and specifications.
• Assist with job start and project closeout documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reporting.
• Communicate with architects, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to assist the Project Manager.
• Coordinate field activities for self-performed and subcontracted work.

Skills

Construction coordination

Plan interpretation

Reading drawings & specs

Education

BA/BS in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or comparable degree

Job description

McKinstry is seeking a Project Engineer - Data Center Construction to join our Data Center Innovations division in Dallas, TX. You will support project management through documentation, procurement, and coordination with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure effective project execution.

Key duties include RFP support, procurement coordination, contract review, and submittal development, while ensuring safety and compliance across the project lifecycle.