Travel-Ready Data Center Communications Project Engineer

Piping & Equipment Company; Lueders (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

P&E Constructors is seeking a Project Engineer to support communication infrastructure on a major data center project in Texas. The role focuses on coordination, documentation control, field execution support, ITPs, and progress tracking in a mission-critical environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project/field engineering for cabling and low-voltage systems, with data center experience preferred. Expect travel up to 90% and per diem for deployments.

Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or related field preferred (equivalent communication infrastructure experience considered).
• 5+ years of project/field/construction engineering experience supporting structured cabling, fiber optic, or low-voltage systems.
• 3+ years in data center or mission-critical infra projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of TIA-942, BICSI, ANSI/TIA-568, fiber/copper testing, and documentation requirements.
• Experience using Procore for RFIs, submittals, drawings, ITPs, and document control.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 scheduling and progress tracking.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• RCDD, BICSI certifications preferred; OSHA 30 or safety certifications a plus.
• Hands-on, field-based environment for large-scale data center construction.

Responsibilities

• Support project initiation and execution for communication infrastructure, incl. permitting and coordination with Texas authorities
• Assist with IAP, baseline and forecast schedule development, and Construction Progress Workbook updates for cabling tasks
• Manage project documentation in Procore: RFIs, submittals, drawings, ITPs, and records
• Prepare and review submittals for fiber, structured cabling, cabling schedules, pathways, rack elevations
• Provide field engineering support through daily reports, progress tracking, and team coordination
• Perform material receipt verification and quality inspections with QC personnel
• Track installation progress for cable tray, fiber backbone, and cabling activities
• Develop, manage, and track punch lists through project completion
• Conduct quality and safety inspections per project standards
• Coordinate fiber and copper testing (OTDR, power meter, cable certification)
• Assist NCR tracking and resolution
• Prepare system turnover packages with test reports and as-built docs
• Support procurement activities for materials and subcontractors
• Collaborate with PMs, QC, HSE, and field teams to resolve issues

Skills

Procore

Primavera P6

BICSI standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

P&E Constructors is seeking a Project Engineer to support communication infrastructure on a major data center project in Texas. The role focuses on coordination, documentation control, field execution support, ITPs, and progress tracking in a mission-critical environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project/field engineering for cabling and low-voltage systems, with data center experience preferred. Expect travel up to 90% and per diem for deployments.