Project Engineer- Data Center Construction

Actalent; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Project Engineer to join a major data center construction project in Port Washington, Wisconsin. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to coordinate electrical construction through all project phases.

Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and 1–5 years of construction experience, with proficiency in reading drawings, MS Office, and project management tools. Onsite, full-time role with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/ electrical/ civil/ mechanical engineering or related field.
• 1-5 years construction experience preferred.
• Internship or project experience with electrical contractors, general contractors, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, or data centers is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project management fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Project.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing electrical construction projects.
• Support procurement activities, including material tracking, equipment releases, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate with clients, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, meeting minutes, and cost tracking documentation.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Assist with estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control.
• Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for electrical systems.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on schedule, procurement, and field progress.
• Help ensure compliance with project safety requirements, quality standards, and electrical codes.
• Assist in resolving field issues, design conflicts, and constructability concerns.

Skills

Construction management fundamentals

Reading drawings & specs

MS Office (Excel/Project)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/EE/CE/ME or related

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Accubid

Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360

Job description

Project Engineer

Location: Port Washington, WI

Industry: Mission Critical / Data Center Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Opportunity

Our client is a leading electrical contractor supporting one of the largest hyperscale data center developments in the Midwest. We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join the project team in Port Washington, Wisconsin. This role offers the opportunity to work on a large-scale, fast-paced mission‑critical facility supporting advanced cloud computing and AI infrastructure.

The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Engineers, and customers to help coordinate electrical construction activities throughout the project lifecycle. This position is ideal for candidates looking to build a long‑term career in electrical construction, mission-critical facilities, and data center infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing electrical construction projects.
• Support procurement activities, including material tracking, equipment releases, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate with clients, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, meeting minutes, and cost tracking documentation.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Assist with estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control.
• Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for electrical systems.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on schedule, procurement, and field progress.
• Help ensure compliance with project safety requirements, quality standards, and electrical codes.
• Assist in resolving field issues, design conflicts, and constructability concerns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 1-5 years of construction experience preferred.
• Internship or project experience with electrical contractors, general contractors, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, or data centers is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project management fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Project.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting electrical construction projects valued at $10M+.
• Knowledge of medium‑voltage power distribution, substations, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Accubid, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, or similar construction software.
• Exposure to commissioning and startup activities.
• Experience working on data centers, semiconductor facilities, manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, or other mission‑critical environments.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work on one of the largest data center developments in the country.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge electrical and mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Career advancement opportunities with a rapidly growing contractor.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, vehicle allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Direct mentorship from experienced project management and field leadership teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Port Washington, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $110000.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Port Washington, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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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