Project Engineer

Role Description

We are seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate engineering execution across Industrial Compute's self-build data center construction programs. This role is responsible for integrating civil, electrical, mechanical, utility, permitting, and construction activities into a unified execution plan that supports aggressive deployment schedules.

• Partner closely with engineering teams, construction management, utility providers, consultants, and OpenAI technical leadership to ensure engineering decisions remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate temporary infrastructure, permanent utility development, construction sequencing, engineering changes, and operational readiness activities.
• Success in this role requires strong technical fundamentals, exceptional coordination skills, and the ability to manage complex engineering dependencies across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering execution across civil, electrical, mechanical, utility, and construction disciplines.
• Develop integrated engineering execution plans supporting self-build campus delivery.
• Coordinate utility providers, permitting agencies, consultants, contractors, and EPC partners throughout project execution.
• Lead engineering coordination for temporary power, permanent power, water systems, and supporting site infrastructure.
• Support project budgeting, engineering schedules, risk management, and technical planning.
• Coordinate engineering changes and resolve multidisciplinary design conflicts during construction.
• Optimize construction sequencing and engineering workflows to improve project delivery.
• Support infrastructure readiness activities leading into commissioning and operational handoff.
• Track engineering risks, action items, and technical decisions while communicating project status to leadership.
• Serve as the primary engineering interface between OpenAI technical leadership and external delivery partners.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering coordination, construction execution, and project delivery methodologies.
• Support optimization of water usage, construction sequencing, and overall infrastructure efficiency across the self-build portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, industrial construction, mission-critical facilities, energy projects, or data center delivery.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams during design and construction.
• Strong understanding of engineering project delivery, utility coordination, permitting, and construction execution.
• Experience managing engineering schedules, project risks, and technical dependencies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating utility providers, permitting agencies, and EPC contractors.
• Familiarity with temporary power, permanent utility infrastructure, and commissioning activities.
• Experience with owner-led infrastructure development programs.
• Knowledge of project controls, scheduling tools, and construction management methodologies.
• Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, or equivalent certification is a plus.