Data Center Project Engineer (SJC)

Prime Data Centers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Healthcare coverage

PTO & Sick time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to support the commercial construction lifecycle, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to design, implement, and commission data center infrastructure. The role requires a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical systems and a hands-on approach to project execution.

The ideal candidate will manage BOMs, submittals, quotes, and documentation, while ensuring adherence to design specs, safety, and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in data center engineering, construction, or operations.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure (power, cooling, cabling, network).
• Familiarity with data center design standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, or similar tools.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Competitive salary range $105k - $135k with annual bonus and a performance bonus program.
• 401k dollar-for-dollar up to 4% employer match that fully vested upon enrollment.
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability.
• 4-weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to design, implement, and commission data center infrastructure construction projects.
• Translate technical construction requirements into project plans, schematics, and documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with design specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Support the deployment of power (UPS, generators, PDUs), cooling (CRAC/CRAH, HVAC), and structured cabling systems.
• Participate in capacity planning, risk analysis, and impact assessments for changes to the data center environment.
• Monitor installation progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project milestones, timelines, and budgets in coordination with project managers.
• Prepare and present technical reports, updates, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Assist in vendor selection, procurement, and contractor supervision as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of system designs, configurations, and installations.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

About this position

About Prime Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

About the role

The Data Center Project Engineer assists the product delivery team in performing focused tasks to support the commercial construction lifecycle. The Project Engineer must have an understanding of basic electrical and mechanical systems and may be asked to focus on one or more of the following processes: generating a bill of material, preparing and reviewing submittals, soliciting quotes, performing basic quantity takeoffs, assembling PowerPoint presentations from multiple source documents, and printing, storing and retrieving design and engineering documents in the Document Management System.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to design, implement, and commission data center infrastructure construction projects.
• Translate technical construction requirements into project plans, schematics, and documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with design specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Support the deployment of power (UPS, generators, PDUs), cooling (CRAC/CRAH, HVAC), and structured cabling systems.
• Participate in capacity planning, risk analysis, and impact assessments for changes to the data center environment.
• Monitor installation progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project milestones, timelines, and budgets in coordination with project managers.
• Prepare and present technical reports, updates, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Assist in vendor selection, procurement, and contractor supervision as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of system designs, configurations, and installations.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience in a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in data center engineering, construction, or operations
• Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure (power, cooling, cabling, network)
• Familiarity with data center design standards and best practices
• Proficiency in project tools such as AutoCAD, MS Project, or similar
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Competitive salary range $105k - $135k along with an annual bonusand a performance bonus program
• 401k dollar-for dollar up to a 4% employer match that fully vested upon enrollment
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• 4-weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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