Traveling Data Center Field Engineer – Onsite Lead

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salaries

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Virginia is seeking an experienced Electrical Field Engineer to provide onsite design coordination and construction administration for critical data center projects. This role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, focusing on MEP systems and project oversight within a fast-paced environment. Competitive salaries, benefits, and a travel component of 20-45% are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years experience in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• EIT or PE license preferred but not required.
• Previous Data Center/Mission Critical experience is required.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Systems (HVAC, Boilers, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Travel to data center locations and act as onsite resident engineer.
• Oversee construction closeout process and documentation.
• Conduct site observations and quality checks of installed systems.
• Support multiple data center builds across various US sites.

Skills

Electrical Power Distribution

MEP systems knowledge

AutoCAD

Revit

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Teams

Job description

A leading engineering consulting firm in Virginia is seeking an experienced Electrical Field Engineer to provide onsite design coordination and construction administration for critical data center projects. This role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, focusing on MEP systems and project oversight within a fast-paced environment. Competitive salaries, benefits, and a travel component of 20-45% are offered.