MEP Project Engineer — Data Center Construction

Kelso Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Paid holidays

Career development opportunities

Exposure to complex projects

Opportunities across Kelso Industries

Job summary

Kelso Southwest, part of Kelso Industries, seeks a Project Engineer – Mechanical Construction (MEP) to support planning and delivery of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and data-center projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You’ll work with PMs, superintendents, BIM/VDC, and vendors to own scopes, procurement, and coordination.

The role offers exposure to the full lifecycle, with a clear path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager, in a fast‑growing Phoenix team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Two to five years of project engineering, field engineering, project coordination, or related construction experience preferred.
• Commercial mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, piping, mission‑critical, or data‑center construction experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical submittals.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, project schedules, and closeout requirements.
• Ability to evaluate project information, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, accountable, and collaborative approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar construction technology preferred.
• Ability to visit active construction sites and comply with all safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned project scopes, deliverables, documentation, and action items.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scope documents to identify discrepancies, risks, and coordination requirements.
• Prepare, review, submit, and track RFIs, submittals, change documentation, and project correspondence.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, BIM/VDC teams, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and general contractors.
• Manage the submittal process for assigned scopes, including technical review, approval tracking, resubmissions, equipment releases, and field distribution.
• Support procurement by developing bid comparisons, reviewing vendor proposals, coordinating equipment selections, and tracking long‑lead materials.
• Review equipment and material selections for compliance with project specifications, budgets, schedules, and installation requirements.
• Maintain accurate RFI, submittal, procurement, equipment, change‑order, and project action‑item logs.
• Assist with project schedules, look‑ahead planning, milestone tracking, and coordination of material and equipment requirements.
• Track project costs, commitments, billing information, forecast inputs, and potential scope changes.
• Identify scope changes and assist with pricing, documenting, submitting, and tracking change orders.
• Participate in project meetings and ensure assigned decisions, commitments, and follow‑up items are completed.
• Provide timely technical and coordination support to field leadership.
• Review shop drawings, coordination drawings, installation requirements, and field conditions for constructability and scope compliance.
• Visit active jobsites to verify progress, support field coordination, and help resolve project issues.
• Identify potential schedule, cost, procurement, and coordination risks and recommend solutions to project leadership.
• Support quality‑control activities, inspections, testing, commissioning, punch‑list completion, and corrective‑action tracking.
• Coordinate project turnover and closeout documentation, including as‑built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, training records, and commissioning documents.
• Follow all KSW and project‑specific safety policies and promote a culture in which safety is a shared responsibility.

Skills

Read drawings & specs

RFIs & submittals

Procurement coordination

Project coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering

2–5 years project engineering experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Kelso Southwest, part of Kelso Industries, seeks a Project Engineer – Mechanical Construction (MEP) to support planning and delivery of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and data-center projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You’ll work with PMs, superintendents, BIM/VDC, and vendors to own scopes, procurement, and coordination.

The role offers exposure to the full lifecycle, with a clear path toward Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager, in a fast‑growing Phoenix team.