Data Center Project Engineer (TFO)

Prime Data Centers Corporation; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Capital project bonus

401k with 4% employer match

Medical, dental, vision & life

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers Corporation in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a TFO Project Engineer to support the full lifecycle of mission‑critical data center projects, focusing on tenant fit-out and white space deployment. You will coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, and turnover teams to ensure safe, on‑schedule delivery within budget.

The role requires knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in data centers, BOM creation, submittals, vendor quotes, and project documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of data center engineering, construction, or operations experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Project.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to design, implement, and commission data center infra projects.
• Support tenant fit-out including white space buildouts, cages, structured cabling, and rack deployments.
• Translate requirements into project plans and documentation.
• Ensure work complies with design specs, standards, and safety regulations.
• Assist in deploying power, cooling, and cabling systems.
• Participate in capacity planning and risk analysis for changes.
• Monitor progress, troubleshoot, and maintain quality control.
• Track milestones and budgets with project managers.
• Prepare technical reports, updates, and stakeholder recommendations.
• Assist in vendor selection, procurement, and supervision.
• Maintain detailed records of system designs and installations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards.

Skills

Strong understanding of mission‑crit­

Power, cooling, cabling, network

Data center design standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

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 TFO Project Engineer assists the product delivery team in supporting the full lifecycle of mission-critical data center projects, with a specific focus on tenant fit-out and white space deployment activities. This role supports engineering, construction, commissioning, and turnover efforts while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with client requirements.

The TFO Project Engineer must possess a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems commonly found in data center environments. Responsibilities may include generating bills of material, preparing and reviewing submittals, soliciting vendor quotations, performing quantity takeoffs, supporting project documentation, coordinating field activities, and managing engineering records through the Document Management System.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to design, implement, and commission data center infrastructure projects.
• Support tenant fit-out projects including white space buildouts, cage installations, structured cabling, rack deployments, and customer-specific infrastructure requirements.
• Translate technical 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 - $100,000-$120,000 based on candidates' skills and experience, along with an annual bonus program & a capital project bonus
• 401k up to a 4% employer match that is fully vested upon enrollment
• 1 00% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Over 4-weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. 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.