Traveling Project Engineer- Mission Critical

Shawmut Design and Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking a Project Engineer for the Mission Critical team in Boston to help deliver data center construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You’ll work with project managers, superintendents, trade partners, and owner reps to solve field challenges, coordinate critical building systems, and keep projects moving forward.

You will gain hands‑on exposure to the technical and operational sides of construction, strengthening your project management

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years in industrial construction, data center or large MEP projects preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Certifications: OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Certification, LEED AP or Green Associate, Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or PE progression, Uptime Institute AOS/ATD a plus.
• Submittals/RFIs/Coordination: Demonstrated experience managing submittals, RFIs, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation.
• Data center systems knowledge: UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, BMS/DCIM, and structured cabling familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Keep information moving and projects organized by managing logs and records.
• Coordinate with designers and owner representatives to review and process submittals, shop drawings, and product data.
• Prepare, track, and expedite RFIs to resolve field questions and avoid disruptions.
• Maintain organized project records including correspondence, meeting minutes, change orders, and pay applications.
• Support subcontractor pay application reviews and owner billing, gaining practical experience in project financial administration.
• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Monitor subcontract budgets, purchase orders, and project costs to aid financial decisions.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers across multiple disciplines.
• Assist with commissioning coordination and system testing.
• Prepare weekly owner reports and assist in project updates to owners and hyperscale clients.
• Coordinate permit submissions, inspections, and CO requirements.

Skills

Submittals

RFIs

Coordination

Docs management

UPS & generators

Switchgear

BMS/DCIM

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam Revu

Reading drawings

BIM/Revit

Travel & hours

Education

Bachelor’s in CM/Eng

Tools

Revit

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Build your career while helping deliver the infrastructure that powers today’s digital world.

As a Project Engineer on Shawmut’s Mission Critical team, you’ll take an active role in delivering data center construction projects—from preconstruction through completion and closeout. Working alongside project managers, superintendents, trade partners, and owner representatives, you’ll help solve field challenges, coordinate critical building systems, and keep projects moving forward.

This role offers hands‑on exposure to the technical and operational sides of construction. You’ll strengthen your project management skills, develop your understanding of complex data center systems, and see how your work contributes to project safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

Responsibilities

Keep Information Moving & Projects Organized

• Manage submittal, RFI, drawing, and change order logs so project teams have accurate, current information to make decisions and execute work.
• Coordinate with designers and owner representatives to review and process submittals, shop drawings, and product data.
• Prepare, track, and expedite RFIs to resolve field questions and help prevent disruptions to construction.
• Maintain organized project records, including correspondence, meeting minutes, change orders, and pay applications.
• Support subcontractor pay application reviews and owner billing, gaining practical experience in project financial administration.

Support Project Planning & Financial Performance

• Work with the Project Manager and Superintendent to develop, update, and maintain the project schedule.
• Track subcontractor progress against the baseline schedule, flag potential delays, and help develop recovery plans.
• Monitor subcontract budgets, purchase orders, project costs, and potential changes to support informed financial decisions.
• Prepare change order requests and assist with subcontractor scope and pricing negotiations as directed.

Connect Trade Partners, Materials & Field Execution

• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers across structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, low voltage, security, and controls scopes.
• Support subcontract and purchase order procurement, reviewing scopes of work for accuracy and completeness.
• Facilitate and document subcontractor coordination meetings, helping turn discussions into clear actions and following through to resolution.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries, long‑lead procurement, and on‑site laydown logistics to support the construction sequence.

Help Deliver Safe, High-Quality Facilities

• Monitor construction activities for alignment with drawings, specifications, applicable codes, and project‑specific standards, including NEC, NFPA, IBC, ASHRAE, and Uptime Institute requirements, as applicable.
• Conduct and document quality control inspections, identify issues, and coordinate punch list completion.
• Participate in jobsite safety walks and support the project safety program by helping verify subcontractor compliance with the site safety plan.
• Assist with commissioning coordination, working with commissioning agents, owner representatives, and subcontractor testing teams to support system testing and verification.

Build Strong Project Relationships

• Prepare weekly owner reports that clearly communicate schedule progress, cost updates, and emerging risks.
• Support the Project Manager in delivering project updates to owners, technical representatives, and hyperscale and colocation clients.
• Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction on permit submissions, inspections, and certificate of occupancy requirements to help move projects toward successful completion.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in industrial construction; experience on data center, mission‑critical, semiconductor, or large‑scale MEP‑intensive projects strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required.
• Preferred Certifications: OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Certification, LEED AP or Green Associate, Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or progress toward a PE licensure, Uptime Institute AOS or ATD certification a plus.
• Additional Role Specific Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience managing submittals, RFIs, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation.
  • Familiarity with data center infrastructure systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, BMS/DCIM, and structured cabling is a significant plus.
  • Proficiency in construction management software: Procore, Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, Bluebeam Revu.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate construction drawings, specifications, and single‑line electrical diagrams.
  • Working knowledge of BIM/Revit coordination workflows and clash detection processes preferred.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites and work extended hours during peak construction phases.

EEO Information

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Boston Base Salary Range: $80,000- $90,000. The range stated is specific to Boston. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.

Candidates in other geographic markets will also be considered; compensation ranges for those locations may vary based on local market conditions and cost of labor.