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Project Engineer

$40 - $55 per hour

Actalent

Project Engineer

Location: Port Washington, WI

Industry: Mission Critical / Data Center Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join the project team in Port Washington, Wisconsin. This role offers the opportunity to work on a large-scale, fast-paced mission-critical facility supporting advanced cloud computing and AI infrastructure.

The Project Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Engineers, and customers to help coordinate electrical construction activities throughout the project lifecycle. This position is ideal for candidates looking to build a long-term career in electrical construction, mission-critical facilities, and data center infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing electrical construction projects.

  • Support procurement activities, including material tracking, equipment releases, and vendor coordination.

  • Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.

  • Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.

  • Coordinate with clients, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.

  • Maintain accurate project records, reports, meeting minutes, and cost tracking documentation.

  • Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

  • Assist with estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control.

  • Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities for electrical systems.

  • Participate in project meetings and provide updates on schedule, procurement, and field progress.

  • Help ensure compliance with project safety requirements, quality standards, and electrical codes.

  • Assist in resolving field issues, design conflicts, and constructability concerns.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

  • 1-5 years of construction experience preferred.

  • Internship or project experience with electrical contractors, general contractors, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, or data centers is highly desirable.

  • Strong understanding of construction processes and project management fundamentals.

  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Project.

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting electrical construction projects valued at $10M+.

  • Knowledge of medium-voltage power distribution, substations, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and mission-critical infrastructure.

  • Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, or similar construction software.

  • Exposure to commissioning and startup activities.

  • Experience working on data centers, semiconductor facilities, manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities, or other mission-critical environments.

What You'll Gain

  • Opportunity to work on one of the largest data center developments in the country.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge electrical and mission-critical infrastructure.

  • Career advancement opportunities with a rapidly growing contractor.

  • Competitive compensation, bonus potential, vehicle allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.

  • Direct mentorship from experienced project management and field leadership teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mount Pleasant, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mount Pleasant, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,WI.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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