Pre-Construction Engineer: Data Center Infra & Feasibility

Tract; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tract is seeking a skilled Pre-Construction Engineer to support large-scale data center infrastructure projects across the United States, from due diligence through construction handoff.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in preconstruction or related fields and proficiency with eBuilder, Bluebeam, and Autodesk, with a degree in a relevant engineering discipline. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent engineering science.
• 5+ years of related preconstruction, design management, or development experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with requests for proposals, bidding, scope leveling, constructability reviews, cost analysis, and consultant/trade partner coordination.
• 1+ years of experience supporting large-scale civil infrastructure projects, including site development, grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Proficient working knowledge of eBuilder, Bluebeam, Autodesk, and other construction or design management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, budgeting, and preconstruction development of projects.
• Coordinate site layout, grading, road design, stormwater management, utilities, and related components.
• Develop budgets, takeoffs, and cost models to support underwriting and decisions.
• Lead cost optimization, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Prepare RFPs, support bid packaging and contractor coordination.
• Manage project documents, design decisions, procurement strategies, and logs.
• Support preconstruction schedules, milestones, and turnover documentation.
• Communicate with architects, engineers, contractors, utilities, and internal teams.
• Establish a strong safety culture from design through handoff.

Skills

2+ years of experience in precon

Vendor management

Strong communication

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

5+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

eBuilder

Bluebeam

Autodesk

Job description

Tract is seeking a skilled Pre-Construction Engineer to support large-scale data center infrastructure projects across the United States, from due diligence through construction handoff.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in preconstruction or related fields and proficiency with eBuilder, Bluebeam, and Autodesk, with a degree in a relevant engineering discipline. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a collaborative team environment.