Project Engineer - Electrical - Mission Critical

Big-D Construction; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance funded by

HSA with employer contribution

401k with match

Life Insurance & Disability coverage

Job summary

Big-D Mission Critical is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the electrical scope on mission-critical data center construction projects in Reno, NV. You will coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, trade partners, and commissioning teams to ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence per specs and client requirements.

Based in Reno, you will review designs, track schedules, and support procurement, budgeting, and turnover activities while maintaining high-quality documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 1-5 years of experience in commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, medium-voltage distribution, and power monitoring systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical subcontractors, vendors, and field activities.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and electrical system designs.
• Track project schedules, procurement, and installation progress.
• Support quality control inspections and issue resolution.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and change management.
• Coordinate equipment startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Manage project documentation, turnover packages, and as-built drawings.
• Participate in owner, subcontractor, and internal project meetings.

Skills

Electrical systems basics

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Job description

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a Project Engineer to focus on the electrical scope. The Project Engineer supports the planning, coordination, installation, commissioning, and turnover of electrical systems on mission-critical data center construction projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, trade partners, and commissioning teams, this role helps ensure electrical scopes are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications and client requirements.

This position is based in Reno, NV.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical subcontractors, vendors, and field activities.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and electrical system designs.
• Track project schedules, procurement, and installation progress.
• Support quality control inspections and issue resolution.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and change management.
• Coordinate equipment startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Manage project documentation, turnover packages, and as-built drawings.
• Participate in owner, subcontractor, and internal project meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 1-5 years of experience in commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, medium-voltage distribution, and power monitoring systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Benefits

• Big-D pays for 100% of your medical and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly Employer Contribution
• 401k w/ match
• Life Insurance & Disability paid for by Big-D
• Voluntary supplemental plans available to sign up for as well
• PTO & Holidays

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.