Site Engineer

Job Description

Lancium is a Texas-based energy technology and infrastructure company focused on developing and operating gigawatt-scale AI data center campuses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, we integrate grid interconnections, behind-the-meter generation, and energy storage to deliver the reliable, large-scale power infrastructure required to support advanced AI workloads. As of August 2026, Lancium has approximately 4 GW of capacity under lease and a development pipeline exceeding 15 GW of powered land, positioning us as one of the largest power-secured AI infrastructure platforms in North America.

In August 2026, Lancium announced a $3 billion strategic investment and partnership with NVIDIA. Lancium is also backed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, Blackstone Multi-Asset Investing, and Shell, reflecting strong institutional support for our vision of becoming a leading provider of AI infrastructure at scale.

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and the enormous energy demand it creates are defining forces of our time. Meeting that demand with reliable power, while integrating clean energy resources wherever possible, is central to this transformation. Lancium is at the epicenter, uniquely positioned to enable the next generation of AI infrastructure and the opportunities it will unlock.

If you want to help shape this global transformation, read on!

What You'll Do

Lancium is seeking a highly experienced Local On-Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations for a multi-year AI data center campus. The site includes HV/MV substations and electrical backbone infrastructure built and owned by Lancium, while tenant constructors build and operate their own facilities. Peak site mobilization can exceed 4,000+ personnel across multiple trades.

This role represents the company on the ground and ensures the site is safe, lawful, constructible-at scale, and welcomed by the local community. The On-Site Manager will coordinate daily field operations, manage interfaces between contractors, utilities, public agencies, and community stakeholders, and report to both functional management and projectized Project/Operations Management.

Key Responsibilities

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• Site Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for all Site Managers, Supervisors, and managers on site. Host and participate in site-wide coordination meetings to ensure clear communication and alignment.
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• Site Governance & Daily Control: Oversee everything happening within the site boundary, including roads, utilities, laydown areas, and logistics. Orchestrate the daily “Plan of the Day” and rapid issue resolution.
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• Stakeholder & Community Interface: Build trusted relationships with local stakeholders and the community to support project goals and promote local benefit.
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• Multi-Prime Coordination: Align Lancium-owned HV/MV substation and collector work with tenant GC/EPC teams.
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• Access, Security, Traffic & Logistics: Manage site access, traffic, and security in collaboration with contractors and stakeholders.
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• Workforce & Community Impact: Coordinate local hiring, training, and housing/transport solutions. Monitor workforce accommodation and conditions if on-site camps are used.
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• EHS Leadership: Enforce Lancium EHS expectations across all contractors and maintain compliance with safety regulations.
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• Permitting & Compliance: Ensure local permits and regulations are adhered to for all hired work.
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• Security & Emergency Management: Develop and post emergency procedures, including “grab and go” protocols.
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• Media & Issues Management: Act as first responder for on-site media inquiries in accordance with corporate communications protocols.
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• Utilities & Interconnections: Coordinate tie-ins, outages, and energization windows with utility, TSP, TDU, gas, water, and telecom providers.
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• Landlord & Lease Management: Enforce lease boundaries, easements, ROWs, and site standards.
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• Cost & Schedule Oversight: Track field productivity, escalate risks early, maintain integrated site master schedule, and log constraints affecting owners, tenants, and agencies.
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• Turnover Readiness: Support Project and Operations Managers during energization events.
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• Site Monitoring & Reporting: Use drone tools and surveillance to track progress and percent complete. Conduct site tours for VIPs and stakeholders, documenting status.
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Requirements

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• Four-year degree in a technical engineering discipline, with extensive practical experience in high 100s MW electrical and electro-mechanical applications, particularly large site construction.
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• Professional Engineering / PMP Certification preferred
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• 15–20 years of prior site construction experience on large/mega complex projects, with the ability to respond reliably to site issues while living locally (rural/remote community).
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• Working knowledge of construction across multiple electrical and related disciplines within an Integrated Project, including: Utility/Grid studies, MEP and IT power supplies for AI data center systems, Substation and Generation Automation
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• Deep understanding of Lancium customers’ MV and HV systems, including coordination with 3rd parties and power stakeholders
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• Balance of Campus scope related to Site Buildings, Water Development, Civil Undertakings (roads, drainage, etc) and a curiosity for learning what unexpected things occur.
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• Abilities as a demonstrated team builder, for not only safety and security culture, but also morale.
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• Demonstrated success meeting strict SLAs for industrial or data-center customers, by experience with Hands-on with protection & controls, EMS/SCADA, plant controllers, and PQ troubleshooting, with expert 3rd party assistance.
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• Strong vendor/OEM management and contract performance enforcement (LTSA, KPIs, LDs). Excellent incident command, Root Cause Analysis, and stakeholder communication skills.
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• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships with local community stakeholders, landowners, public officials, contractors, and utility providers; communicate project activities clearly; and address concerns professionally.
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• Strong computer skills, including the ability to independently access, navigate, and review electronic construction drawings; use internal online communication and collaboration platforms; and work confidently across a broad range of construction management, document control, reporting, and other software tools.
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What We Will Provide

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• Our benefits and perks add to a total rewards experience for our employees that foster a supportive, flexible, and inclusive environment. Current full-time employee benefit offerings include:
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• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision benefits
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• $50,000 of basic term life insurance coverage paid for by Lancium, as well as 100% of short-term disability premiums. Additionally, we provide options for additional life insurance coverage for employees, their spouses, and children. Employees also have the option to enroll in long-term disability coverage (LTD) at their own expense.
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• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (with employer contribution; $400 employee only coverage, $700 for all other tiers of enrollment in our HDHP).
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• Flexible (Unlimited) Time Off
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• Paid parental leave
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• 11 paid holidays
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• Fidelity safe-harbor 401(k) with 100% match up to 4%
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