Project Engineer

Insight Global; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking an experienced Program Engineer with a strong background in Mechanical Engineering. This role involves managing critical infrastructure projects in data centers, requiring expertise in chillers and water cooling systems. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in mechanical systems engineering and excellent collaboration skills. A Contract type employment is offered for this mid-senior level position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical systems engineering.
• Proven expertise in chillers and mechanical controls.
• Strong blueprint and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical systems design, installation, and commissioning for data center construction projects.
• Interpret and manage blueprints, technical documents, and specifications related to cooling infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless execution.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Chillers

Water cooling systems

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Program Engineer with a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering to lead and support mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role is essential for managing chillers, water cooling systems, and controls—key components of our new data center builds featuring advanced water cooling racks.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical systems design, installation, and commissioning for data center construction projects.
• Interpret and manage blueprints, technical documents, and specifications related to cooling infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, construction, and operations to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor system performance and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to field engineers and contractors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME) or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in mechanical systems engineering.
• Proven expertise in chillers, water cooling systems, and mechanical controls.
• Strong blueprint and technical documentation skills.
• Experience in data center environments or similarly complex infrastructure projects.

Preferred Experience

• Background in hospital or pharmaceutical industrial projects with complex mechanical systems.
• Career progression from field engineering to construction management or project/program engineering.
• Familiarity with mission-critical systems and high-reliability environments.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Technically adept and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Strong communicator and team collaborator.
• Proactive problem-solver with a track record of delivering results.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Services