Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

Project Engineer - Data Center (Electrical) |

This Project Engineer role supports the construction of a large-scale data center project with a strong emphasis on electrical systems. The position is responsible for managing document control, RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedule updates, and cost tracking while partnering closely with project managers, field leadership, and subcontractors to keep the project on schedule and within budget.

• Seeking a Project Engineer with experience supporting electrical scopes on data center, semiconductor, or other large-scale construction projects. Candidates should have strong document control experience, including RFIs, submittals, schedules, and change orders, along with the ability to track project costs and coordinate with field and project management teams. Bluebeam proficiency and knowledge of electrical construction practices are highly preferred.

Top Qualifications

• 2+ years of Project Engineer experience supporting data center, semiconductor, or large industrial construction projects .
• Experience with electrical construction , preferably working for an electrical contractor or subcontractor.
• Strong experience managing RFI logs, submittals, document control, and change orders .
• Ability to read and analyze construction schedules and support project progress reporting.
• Experience with job cost tracking, cost coding, forecasting, and cost control processes .
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, and project documentation systems .
• Understanding of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems .
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate between engineering, field operations, project management, and subcontractors.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site at a data center project in east Mesa, working primarily in a field-office and construction site environment. The typical schedule is a standard Monday through Friday workweek of approximately 40 hours, with some flexibility as project needs require. The role involves regular interaction with project managers, field supervisors, and trade partners, as well as frequent use of digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and other project management and document control systems. The environment combines office-based tasks, such as document control and schedule analysis, with on-site coordination and meetings. A phone or allowance is provided to support communication needs. This is a salaried position, and relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. The organization emphasizes a strong, supportive company culture and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid term life and AD&D coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and company contribution (up to 10% match), paid time off that accrues up to three weeks and can be used immediately, and seven company-paid holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mesa, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

See EVP, will provide more benefits info during interview stage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mesa, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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