Data Center MEP Engineer

Pkaza•Reno, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Center MEP Engineer serves as the onsite engineering representative at an active data center colocation site, bridging owners, contractors, operations, and the engineering design team. The role supports CapEx and OpEx design/build projects, retrofits, and upgrades while ensuring engineering design intent, quality, accuracy, and compliance are maintained in an operating data center. The position combines field engineering, construction administration, design coordination, project closeout oversight, and documentation control, and supports seamless project turnover. The engineer monitors compliance with contractual commitments and company policies and procedures, and supports operation of critical facility infrastructure. Responsibilities include construction observations and reviews, coordination with contractors and vendors, commissioning and testing support, maintenance of operational processes and documentation, and reporting to management and clients. The data center operates 7x24x365. The role is onsite, with positions listed in Reno, Nevada; Minneapolis, Minnesota (full-time onsite); and traveling field engineer locations in Boydton, Virginia; York, South Carolina; or Charlotte, North Carolina.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in data center construction, design, commissioning, or MEP engineering.
Relevant experience is considered in place of a preferred bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Strong understanding of data center MEP, electrical, and mechanical systems and equipment, including HVAC, CRAC/CRAH, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, ATS/STS units, PDUs, RPPs, and electrical power distribution.
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM for design reviews.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze field conditions and recommend solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with operations, internal and external stakeholders, contractors, and engineering teams.
Strong process orientation and organizational skills.
Experience optimizing and documenting operating processes, including maintenance, monitoring, reporting, and work-ticket management.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
EIT or PE license.
Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Previous military experience, particularly in electrical or mechanical roles such as Navy nuclear ratings (EMN, ETN, MMN), Seabees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator technician, maritime, Coast Guard, or Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

Serve as the onsite/resident engineer for the engineering design team and ensure design intent is upheld during construction, retrofits, and upgrades.
Conduct site observations, document progress, and provide reports to the design team.
Support construction administration by reviewing RFIs, change orders, submittals, and specifications.
Participate in equipment inspections, factory witness testing, and vendor QA/QC visits.
Coordinate site inspections and resolve field issues with contractors and vendors.
Attend design coordination workshops, commissioning (CxA) meetings, BIM coordination meetings, and owner-furnished contractor-installed (OFCI) vendor meetings.
Prepare analyses and reports on data center infrastructure, develop project plans, and conduct briefings and presentations.
Review contractor installations for compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
Provide technical expertise on mechanical and electrical systems and ensure alignment with Owner requirements.
Assist in creating, maintaining, and auditing data center operations and maintenance processes.
Ensure processes and procedures are carried out promptly and with attention to detail.
Support all levels of testing and commissioning (L1-L5).
Ensure operational, maintenance, and emergency methods of procedure (MOPs and SOPs) are developed and followed.
Review and respond to contractor RFIs with the goal of reducing unnecessary queries.
Partner with subcontractors and vendors when necessary.
Assist with CMMS database management.
Verify compliance with the Owner’s program and project deliverables.
Generate monthly and on-demand reports for management and clients.
Maintain accurate documentation of site activities, non-conformances, and testing results.
Provide real-time construction project feedback to the design team.
Document lessons learned and ensure they are implemented in future projects.
Identify opportunities to improve data center operational processes and efficiency, recommend solutions, and assist with implementation.