Onsite Engineer - Critical Facilities

Pkaza•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Onsite Engineer - Critical Facilities - Charleston, SC Our client is an Engineering Design and Commissioning Company that is a subject matter expert in the data center space. This role will be onsite at a the Customer's Data Center. They will provide onsite design coordination and construction administration, consulting and management support for the Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities Space with the mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. We are seeking an Onsite Engineer to be the "bridge" that connects the Owners, Contractors and Offsite Design to serve as the onsite engineering representative for a multi-year data center construction program on a design / build project. This role will ensure seamless engineering design coordination and construction administration during the project. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical or mechanical engineering with experience in data centers. The role combines project closeout oversight, field engineering support, construction administration, design coordination, and documentation control. The ideal candidate has experience with large data center construction, commissioning activities, MEP systems, AutoCAD / BIM documentation / Revit, and closeout deliverables. This is an onsite owner’s rep role responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to design intent while supporting seamless turnover of data center projects.

Requirements

5-15 years experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred but relevant experience also considered
Strong understanding of MEP systems (HVAC, CRAC/CRAH, Boilers, Chillers, Generators, UPS, Switchgear, Electrical Power Distribution)
Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must
Proficient 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 (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
Ability to work on large construction sites independently and safely
Self Starter, self motivated, and should prioritize well
Computer savvy / Microsoft Project, Excel. Teams, etc.

Nice To Haves

EIT or PE license is a plus but not required
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM for design reviews is a plus
Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus!
Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Responsibilities

Act as an onsite resident engineer for the engineering design team, ensuring design intent is upheld during construction and act as a single point of contact for all construction closeout deliverables
Implement and oversee the construction closeout process, ensuring all requirements and documentation are completed accurately and on schedule
Conduct site observations, perform field verification, as-built audits, and quality checks of installed systems and contractor documentation, document progress, and provide reports to the design team
Support multiple data center builds in a region / travel as needed
Support construction administration by reviewing RFI’s, RFP's, change orders, design upgrades, submittals, and specifications
Review and manage closeout documentation including design drawings, shop drawings, CAD/BIM models, submittals, warranties, and O&M materials
Assist with Conceptual Designs gathered from meetings with the client for Field Engineer focus
Represent the company in project meetings as needed; attend commissioning meetings, construction and coordination meetings
Act as the onsite liaison between ownership, contractors, equipment vendors, owners agents and offsite design teams
When in the field, candidate will be working onsite at the data center project working out of the construction trailer
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
Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to engineering design and commissioning
Understand various systems, such as: electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, Mechanical Systems, Control BAS / BMS systems etc. System Assembly; Commission plan preparation ; Follow company QC process and procedures
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, ensuring 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 Owner’s program and project deliverables
Maintain accurate documentation of site activities, non-conformances, and testing results
Review contractor installations for compliance with design intent, project specifications, and industry standards
Assist with equipment inspections, factory witness testing, and field troubleshooting
Support the design team by providing real-time feedback from the construction site
Ensure that lessons learned are documented and implemented in future projects
Work independently and effectively while maintaining high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment