Traveling Project Engineer - Data Center & MEP

Actalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold PPO Health Insurance

401k Plan

Unlimited Flex PTO

Commuter Benefits

Paid Family Leave

Professional Development

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer II for MEP/data center construction, based in Kansas City, MO. The role coordinates procurement, submittals, and project documentation while supporting financials and stakeholder communications. It requires 2+ years in data center or MEP projects and a related degree.

The position is travel-intensive and fully onsite, with mentorship to junior staff. The role emphasizes high standards, on-time delivery, and adherence to best practices across multiple sites

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data center, mission-critical, or MEP-intensive projects.
• Professional experience as a Project Engineer focusing on mission-critical, data center, or complex MEP projects.
• Proficiency in managing RFIs, submittals, insurance and contract administration, and document coordination.
• Strong technical skills and ability to learn new systems and tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, submittals, RFIs, ITBs, contracts, and change orders through Procore.
• Support project financials, including commitments, monthly reconciliations, pay applications, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate project setup, scheduling, permitting, meeting documentation, closeout activities, and punch list processes.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, logs, and reporting to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and assist with issue resolution and day-to-day project execution.
• Support multiple concurrent projects while ensuring quality, timely delivery, and adherence to construction best practices.

Skills

Data center experience

Project Engineer

RFI management

Technical skills

Communication & org

Education

Construction Management / Architecture / Project Management degree

Tools

Procore

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer II for MEP/data center construction, based in Kansas City, MO. The role coordinates procurement, submittals, and project documentation while supporting financials and stakeholder communications. It requires 2+ years in data center or MEP projects and a related degree.

The position is travel-intensive and fully onsite, with mentorship to junior staff. The role emphasizes high standards, on-time delivery, and adherence to best practices across multiple sites