Owner's Rep - Field Engineer - Data Center

Pkaza•York, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Onsite Field Engineer serves as the engineering design team's onsite representative and the bridge between the Owner, contractors, and offsite design team for a multi-year data center construction project. The role supports coordination and construction administration, helping ensure that design intent, Owner requirements, project deliverables, and applicable industry standards are upheld. The engineer works from the construction trailer when onsite and may support multiple regional data center builds, traveling as needed. The position involves observing and documenting construction progress, reviewing contractor documentation and installations, assisting with inspections and field issue resolution, and supporting equipment inspections, factory witness testing, vendor quality visits, and all levels of testing and commissioning. The engineer also provides real-time construction-site feedback to the design team and documents lessons learned for future projects. The role is based onsite in York, South Carolina, with travel stated as 50% and otherwise work from home.

Requirements

5-15+ years of experience in data center construction, design, commissioning, or MEP engineering.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; relevant experience may also be considered.
Strong understanding of MEP systems, including HVAC, CRAC/CRAH, boilers, chillers, generators, UPS, switchgear, and electrical power distribution.
Proficiency in construction administration and document management.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze field conditions and recommend solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with Owners, contractors, and engineering teams.
Ability to work independently and safely on large construction sites.
Ability to travel 50%; otherwise, work from home.

Nice To Haves

EIT or PE license.
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM for design reviews.
Previous military experience or military veteran background, particularly electrical or mechanical experience such as Navy nuclear ratings, Seabees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator technicians, Maritime, Coast Guard, or Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

Act as an onsite field or resident engineer for the engineering design team and ensure design intent is upheld during construction.
Conduct site observations, document project progress, and provide reports to the design team.
Support multiple data center builds in a region and travel as needed.
Support construction administration by reviewing RFIs, change orders, submittals, and specifications.
Work onsite at the data center project from the construction trailer when in the field.
Participate in equipment inspections, factory witness testing, and vendor QA/QC visits.
Assist in coordinating site inspections and resolving field issues with contractors and vendors.
Attend design coordination workshops, commissioning (CxA) meetings, BIM coordination meetings, and owner-furnished contractor-installed (OFCI) vendor meetings.
Review contractor installations for compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
Provide technical expertise on mechanical and electrical systems to ensure alignment with the Owner's requirements.
Support all levels of testing and commissioning (L1-L5).
Review and respond to contractor RFIs with the goal of reducing unnecessary queries.
Verify compliance with the Owner's program and project deliverables.
Maintain accurate documentation of site activities, non-conformances, and testing results.
Support the design team by providing real-time feedback from the construction site.
Ensure lessons learned are documented and implemented in future projects.