Project Engineer - Data Center

Socket.dev; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid/work flexibility

Job summary

SB Energy is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join our on-site construction management team in Piketon, OH. You will coordinate with Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to deliver high-quality data center facilities.

You will own document management, RFIs, and change orders, while tracking milestones and vendor performance. A related engineering degree or equivalent construction background is required, with 1–3 years in construction or project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in construction or project management.
• Experience in data center or mission critical facility environments.
• Knowledge of electrical systems in critical Data Center operations.

Responsibilities

• Establish communication across contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain a tracking system for design changes, RFIs, and change orders.
• On-board new vendors for badging and orientation.
• Update project management software with milestones and documents.
• Monitor delivery of owner furnished material to site.
• Compile and store construction data from vendors.
• Manage checklists including safety and quality.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Vendor negotiation

Construction project management

Communication & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Equivalent construction experience

Experience in data center or mission critical facility environments

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Basic Function

As a Data Center Project Engineer, you will be a part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving complex problems constructing Data Centers for SB Energy. You will work alongside partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build Data Centers that directly support our customers.As our Data Center Project Engineer, you will support the teams that build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world. You will be on the construction site daily interacting with the construction managers and stakeholders and be directly responsible for supporting the fast, high-quality delivery of our data center construction. The Data Center Project Engineer will be part of the onsite Construction Management team and will own the communication coordination with our vendors, information workflow, and coordination of document management including requests for information (RFI), change orders, report, and schedule updates.

Responsibilities

• Establishing communication and coordination across a data center region’s general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain a tracking system for design changes, RFI’s (requests for information), and change orders and dashboard and track this information for regional leadership review. Include tracking status of priority and due dates.
• Requesting and reviewing MOPs (Method of Procedure) for proper detail, necessity, and risk.
• On-boarding new vendors for badging and orientation.
• Updating project management software with milestone dates, correspondence, and documents.
• Monitor delivery of owner furnished material to site.
• Compiling and storing construction data from vendors.
• Managing checklist including various checklists including substantial completion checks, safety, and quality.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Equivalent construction experience or a strong technical background such as aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar disciplines may be considered in place of a directly aligned degree.
• Experience working in a data center or mission critical facility (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.)
• 1-3 years of experience in construction or project management.
• Knowledge of electrical systems in critical Data Center operations that include but are not limited to utility substation feeds, transformers, switchgear, VFI Class UPS, DRUPS, PDUs, ATS, STS, SLA/VRLA batteries and associated systems, diesel/gas turbine generators and related fuel systems, Surge Suppression, Active Harmonic Filtering, battery monitoring systems, branch circuit monitoring systems or SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of mission critical systems (data centers, hospitals, power plants, military facilities, etc.).
• Experience in vendor negotiation and management for data center or upgrade construction contracts.

Location

On-site near Piketon, OH

Base Pay - $70,000 - $115,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.