Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
3+ years in data center engineering, construction, or operations
Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure (power, cooling, cabling, network)
Familiarity with data center design standards and best practices
Proficiency in project management tools like AutoCAD and MS Project
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities
Collaborate with teams and vendors on data center infrastructure projects
Translate technical requirements into project plans and documentation
Ensure compliance with design specifications and safety regulations
Support deployment of power, cooling, and cabling systems
Participate in capacity planning and risk analysis
Monitor installation progress and troubleshoot issues
Track project milestones, timelines, and budgets
Prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders
Assist in vendor selection and contractor supervision
Maintain detailed records of system designs and installations
Benefits
401k with up to 4% employer match, fully vested upon enrollment
100% employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
Paid Time Off and Sick time
Quarterly performance bonus and annual bonus program
Full Job Description
About the role
The Project Engineer assists the product delivery team in performing focused tasks to support the construction lifecycle. The Project Engineer must have an understanding of basic electrical and mechanical systems. They may be asked to focus on one or more of the following processes; generating a bill of material, preparing and reviewing submittals, soliciting quotes, performing basic quantity takeoffs, assembling PowerPoint presentations from multiple source documents, and printing, storing and retrieving design and engineering documents in the Document Management System.
Onsite - Elk Grove Village, IL
Reports To: Regional Director of Construction
What you'll do
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to design, implement, and commission data center infrastructure projects.
Translate technical requirements into project plans, schematics, and documentation.
Ensure all work complies with design specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
Support the deployment of power (UPS, generators, PDUs), cooling (CRAC/CRAH, HVAC), and structured cabling systems.
Participate in capacity planning, risk analysis, and impact assessments for changes to the data center environment.
Monitor installation progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
Track project milestones, timelines, and budgets in coordination with project managers.
Prepare and present technical reports, updates, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Assist in vendor selection, procurement, and contractor supervision as needed.
Maintain detailed records of system designs, configurations, and installations.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience in a related technical field
3+ years of experience in data center engineering, construction, or operations
Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure (power, cooling, cabling, network)
Familiarity with data center design standards and best practices
Proficiency in project tools such as AutoCAD, MS Project, or similar
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Benefits
Competitive salary range - $90,000-$105,000 along with a quarterly performance bonus and an annual bonus program
401k up to a 4% employer match that is fully vested upon enrollment
100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
Paid Time Off + Sick time
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
