Project Engineer

Actalent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Unlimited PTO

Commuter benefits

Paid family leave

Professional development

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Project Engineer II for MEP/Data Center construction, based out of Chicago, IL. This traveling role will support small to mid-size data center projects, starting in Kansas City and then Alabama, with on-site hours and full-time employment.

The position emphasizes procurement, coordination, and documentation, partnering with PMs and field teams to meet schedule and budget targets while delivering quality results.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data center, mission-critical, or MEP-intensive projects.
• Professional experience as a Project Engineer with a focus on mission-critical, data center, or complex MEP projects.
• Proficiency in managing RFIs, submittals, insurance and contract administration, and document coordination.
• Strong technical skills and ability to learn new systems and tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, submittals, RFIs, ITBs, contracts, and change orders through Procore.
• Support project financials, including commitments, monthly reconciliations, pay applications, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate project setup, scheduling, permitting, meeting documentation, closeout activities, and punch list processes.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, logs, and reporting to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and assist with issue resolution and day-to-day project execution.
• Support multiple concurrent projects while ensuring quality, timely delivery, and adherence to construction best practices.

Skills

Data center experience

RFI management

Submittals

Contract administration

Communication skills

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Title

Project Engineer II- MEP/ Data Center Construction

Job Description

The Project Engineer II supports complex mission-critical and data center projects by coordinating project operations, financial tracking, procurement, and documentation. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and trade partners to ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, submittals, RFIs, ITBs, contracts, and change orders through Procore.
• Support project financials, including commitments, monthly reconciliations, pay applications, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate project setup, scheduling, permitting, meeting documentation, closeout activities, and punch list processes.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, logs, and reporting to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and assist with issue resolution and day-to-day project execution.
• Support multiple concurrent projects while ensuring quality, timely delivery, and adherence to construction best practices.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in data center, mission-critical, or MEP-intensive projects.
• Professional experience as a Project Engineer with a focus on mission-critical, data center, or complex MEP projects.
• Proficiency in managing RFIs, submittals, insurance and contract administration, and document coordination.
• Strong technical skills and ability to learn new systems and tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in preconstruction and estimating.
• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrates a strong customer service mindset with knowledge of customer service principles and best practices.
• High level of engagement and an empathetic, people-centered approach to teamwork and leadership.
• Willingness to relocate or travel to Kansas City, Missouri for the duration of the project (approximately 6 months).

Work Environment

This is a traveling role on small to mid-size data center projects. The first project will be in Kansas City, with subsequent projects in Alabama. Superintendent hours are from 6am-2pm M-F, and project team hours are 7/8am-3/4pm M-F, totaling approximately 40 hours per week. Full-time on-site presence is required, with a project trailer available on site in Redmond.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Gold PPO Health Insurance 401k Plan Unlimited Flex PTO Commuter Benefits, Paid Family Leave Professional Development Volunteer Time Off

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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