Electrical Data Center Project Engineer

EmergencyMD; Port Washington (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NES is seeking a Project Engineer to bridge field operations and project management on mission-critical electrical construction projects, including data centers. You will help ensure schedules, coordination, and readiness for execution while interfacing with field teams and project leadership.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, traveling to active job sites as needed, and contribute to maintaining safety, quality, and client objectives on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent construction experience.
• Exposure to commercial, industrial, electrical, or mission-critical construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Track installation progress and percentage complete for electrical scopes.
• Maintain accurate progress reporting for scheduling and forecasting.
• Coordinate with field leadership to verify work by self-perform crews and subcontractors.
• Support project schedules with timely field updates and activity status.
• Participate in look-ahead planning to remove constraints on labor, materials, equipment, drawings, access, and sequencing.
• Verify installation readiness with materials, equipment, drawings, and BIM coordination.
• Identify constructability issues and RFIs through resolution.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and project teams on upcoming work.
• Maintain regular field presence to verify progress and support coordination.
• Ensure alignment with schedule milestones, safety, quality, and client objectives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction management software

BIM platforms

Scheduling software

Job description

NES is seeking a Project Engineer to bridge field operations and project management on mission-critical electrical construction projects, including data centers. You will help ensure schedules, coordination, and readiness for execution while interfacing with field teams and project leadership.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, traveling to active job sites as needed, and contribute to maintaining safety, quality, and client objectives on high-profile projects.