Project Engineer

Project EngineerSparks, Nevada, United StatesRole SummaryReports to: Construction Manager / Sr. Construction Manager (by assigned scope)Experience: 0–4 yearsPosition OverviewThe Project Engineer is an owner/operator team member responsible for maintaining the controls, records, visibility, and follow-through that keep Fleet's data center projects organized and decision-ready. Reporting into the construction management line — to the Construction Manager or Sr. Construction Manager who leads the assigned scope — this role is the backbone of owner-side project information — tracking decisions, actions, submittals, RFIs, changes, and turnover requirements, and ensuring the right parties are held to their commitments.This is a developing role focused on accuracy, organization, and disciplined follow-up. The Project Engineer supports the Construction Managers and works alongside the Sr Project Engineer by keeping status current, surfacing risks early, and ensuring nothing critical falls through the cracks.Key ResponsibilitiesOwner-Side Controls & DocumentationDocument Governance: Maintain organized, current, and retrievable project records aligned with Fleet standards, including drawings, specifications, contracts, and correspondence.Decision & Action Tracking: Track owner decisions, open action items, design clarifications, and commitments to closure, escalating stalled items.RFI & Submittal Support: Log, route, and track RFIs and submittals for completeness and required owner action before leadership review.Reporting: Prepare and maintain recurring project reports and status logs that leadership can rely on.Coordination & Follow-ThroughStakeholder Follow-Up: Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders on routine information needs and outstanding items, driving timely responses.Meeting Management: Capture meeting notes, record actions and owners, and follow up on assigned items.Procurement & OFCI Visibility: Support tracking of long-lead equipment status, delivery risk, and Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) information needs for assigned scopes.Turnover & Closeout Support: Track turnover requirements, commissioning readiness items, and closeout deliverables from the owner perspective.Risk & CommunicationEarly Escalation: Identify missing information, overdue commitments, and emerging issues, and escalate them early enough for action.Clear Communication: Communicate status, questions, and blockers clearly and promptly to the project team.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, OR equivalent practical construction/project experience.0–4 years of construction, project engineering, or project controls experience; owner/operator or developer exposure preferred.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to documentation and follow-up.Familiarity with Procore (or equivalent project management systems) and Microsoft Office Suite.Preferred QualificationsExperience or coursework related to data center or mission-critical facilities.Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Effective communicator with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working on-site.Growth & ProgressionEntry point on Fleet's construction ladder. Evaluated against the four capability levels across scope handled, oversight required, decision-making, risk management, stakeholder leadership, and leadership contribution. Demonstrated independence, judgment, and follow-through position a PE for progression to Sr. Project Engineer.About FleetFleet Data Centers designs, builds, and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models struggle to keep pace with demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure.Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans who have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are uniquely capable of upl eveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet brings in-house design, engineering, and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+, enabling the world's largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation.Fleet is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA. These positions are located in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center north of Sparks, NV and require the candidate to be on-site (senior field roles on-site five days per week), located within a commutable distance to the project site.Employment & BenefitsFleet Data Centers employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO. As these are on-site positions, there is limited travel associated with the roles.Expected Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000 + Discretionary BonusFleet Data Centers employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.