Project Engineer

Allied Steel Buildings, Inc.; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Steel Buildings in McGregor, Texas, seeks a Project Engineer to support structural steel and related building scopes on mission-critical data center projects. You will coordinate technical deliverables, track progress, and align engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction activities.

Focus starts with steel deliverables and expands to broader responsibilities over time. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in structural steel for industrial or data center

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of structural steel project experience in industrial or data center environments preferred.
• Strong technical writing and communication abilities; detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain robust document control for drawings, specs, RFIs, and submittals across design, fabrication, and field execution.
• Perform accurate cost estimating and quantity takeoffs for structural steel components, materials, and labor.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve design, fabrication, erection, and commissioning issues.
• Support project scheduling by analyzing critical path timelines, dependencies, and resource needs for hyperscale programs.
• Prepare technical reports, submittals, shop drawings, and as-built documentation meeting data center quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements by researching and implementing new tools and technologies in steel engineering and construction.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

BIM processes

Scheduling tools

Construction management software

Job description

Who We Are

Allied Steel Buildings is a global manufacturer of steel buildings and structural steel solutions, offering best-in-class design, engineering, and project management seamlessly integrated into our clients' processes. Since 2003, we have successfully delivered over 5,500 metal building projects across 72 countries, delivering building solutions for diverse industries, from data centers, sports & recreational facilities, aviation, manufacturing, equestrian & agricultural to commercial buildings and warehousing worldwide. We have 5 locations, including our two manufacturing facilities, located in Texas and Spain, that utilize cutting-edge technology, including robotics and automation, to ensure our manufactured materials set a new standard for quality in the industry.

Who We Are

Allied Steel Buildings is a global manufacturer of steel buildings and structural steel solutions, offering best-in-class design, engineering, and project management seamlessly integrated into our clients' processes. Since 2003, we have successfully delivered over 5,500 metal building projects across 72 countries, delivering building solutions for diverse industries, from data centers, sports & recreational facilities, aviation, manufacturing, equestrian & agricultural to commercial buildings and warehousing worldwide. We have 5 locations, including our two manufacturing facilities, located in Texas and Spain, that utilize cutting-edge technology, including robotics and automation, to ensure our manufactured materials set a new standard for quality in the industry.

Allied Culture

At Allied, we believe great service matters from the start and finish of everything we do. Going the distance for our clients begins with taking care of our team members. They are our most important asset. We invest in their continuous development and recognize their contribution to our success. Great work starts with creating great work environments, promoting collaboration for a team dedicated to creating value worldwide. The Allied Team is highly resourceful, innovative, and competent with extensive experience. Our culture is open, accessible, adaptive, and flexible, offering work-life balance and empowering our people because everyone’s voice matters. We promote “we” over “me” and solutions-oriented creative thinking. It’s the Allied way.

Job Summary

The Project Engineer supports the execution of structural steel and related building scopes for mission-critical projects, including large-scale data center developments. The role is responsible for coordinating technical deliverables, tracking project progress, and ensuring alignment between engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction activities. This position begins with focused ownership of structural steel and building deliverables and is structured to expand into broader, multi-discipline responsibilities over time. The Project Engineer develops technical expertise, cross-functional coordination skills, and project execution capabilities, supporting the successful delivery of complex projects while building toward future leadership roles within large-scale data center programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a robust document control process to ensure the latest revisions of drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals are used for design, fabrication, and field execution.
• Perform accurate cost estimating and quantity takeoffs for structural steel components, materials, and labor, supporting both bid and change-order activities.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Managers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues during design development, fabrication, erection, and commissioning phases.
• Support project scheduling by analyzing critical path timelines, dependencies, and resource requirements to keep hyperscale programs on aggressive delivery schedules.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, submittals, shop drawings, and as-built documentation that meet stringent data center quality and compliance standards.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements by researching and implementing new tools, methods, and technologies in steel engineering and construction.
• Travel up to 25% of the time

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience supporting structural steel projects in industrial or data center environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of steel detailing, fabrication, erection, and associated building systems.
• Experience with document control, quantity takeoffs, submittals, RFIs, and change management.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools, BIM processes, and construction management software.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and technical writing abilities.
• Eagerness to grow into broader disciplinary responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions across design, fabrication, and construction phases
• High attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation and project coordination
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-demand project environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain structured project documentation and workflows
• Technical writing skills for preparation of reports, submittals, and project documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and expand into broader project and technical responsibilities
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic project environments with shifting priorities

Allied Steel Buildings and Allied Fabricators L.L.C. is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity by attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from drugs, discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity