Project Engineer - Data Center

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to data center projects

Professional development programs

Job summary

Actalent in Mount Pleasant, WI, is seeking a Project Engineer to support large-scale electrical construction for data centers. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, field teams, and clients to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality.

Responsibilities include planning, RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost tracking, schedules, and closeout; requires a degree and 1–5 years' experience; local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in construction project engineering or electrical construction.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, coordination, and execution of electrical construction projects.
• Support procurement activities including material tracking, equipment releases, submittals, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare, distribute, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project docs.
• Coordinate with field supervision to align labor, materials, and equipment with schedules.
• Review drawings, specs, and contract documents for completeness and constructability.
• Maintain project logs, meeting minutes, and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and update project schedules and short-term work plans.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Support closeout activities including punch lists, as-builts, and turnover documentation.
• Monitor safety, quality, and company standards and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Assist with estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.

Skills

Project coordination

Organization and problem solving

Reading drawings and specs

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Travel-ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Project Engineer – Electrical Construction (Data Center Projects)

Industry: Electrical Construction / Mission Critical / Data Centers

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to support the successful execution of large-scale data center electrical construction projects. The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, field leadership, clients, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical construction projects.
• Support procurement activities including material tracking, equipment releases, submittals, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare, distribute, and track Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with field supervision to ensure labor, materials, and equipment are aligned with project schedules.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents for completeness and constructability.
• Maintain project logs, meeting minutes, action item lists, and cost tracking reports.
• Assist in developing and updating project schedules and short-term work plans.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve project issues and maintain progress.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, as-builts, O&M manuals, and turnover documentation.
• Monitor project compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate project updates to stakeholders.
• Assist with estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and overall project controls as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1–5 years of experience in construction project engineering, project coordination, or electrical construction.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally to project sites.

Preferred

• Experience with electrical contracting or specialty trades.
• Exposure to mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, or data center construction projects.
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC processes and coordination.
• Experience with project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of medium-voltage power distribution, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, and critical infrastructure systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve project challenges.
• Self-motivated with a desire to develop into a Project Manager role.
• Understanding of construction safety principles and OSHA requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing electrical contracting organization.
• Exposure to cutting-edge data center and mission-critical construction projects.
• Ongoing technical and leadership development programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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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