Project Engineer (Engineering & Construction) - Data Center

Wesco • Maryland Heights, MO

2d • $70,000 - $154,000

About The Position

Ascent, now part of Wesco, provides mission-critical facility solutions across North America, including data center development, engineering, and operations. The Project Engineer supports the design, planning, and execution of building system upgrades and repairs, particularly electrical and mechanical infrastructure. The role contributes across the project lifecycle, from pre-construction design and RFP development through construction oversight and ongoing operations support, helping meet quality, budget, and schedule goals. The Project Engineer serves as a consultant to Senior Engineers, Project Managers, and clients by evaluating systems and recommending improvements, while building relationships with contractors and other stakeholders.

The position supports project engineering and management activities, including design documentation, budgeting and scheduling, construction administration, subcontractor coordination, systems analysis, reporting, troubleshooting, and vendor oversight at client data center facilities. Travel of 25%–50% is expected, with additional travel as needed for client and project requirements.

The data center work environment is highly secure, physically demanding, structured, loud, and temperature-controlled, and operates on a 24/7/365 uptime basis. The role requires attention to detail and problem-solving when managing and troubleshooting critical equipment during normal operations and emergencies. Physical activity includes lifting up to 50 pounds, regular bending, stooping, and climbing, and extended periods of walking or standing.

Requirements

• Engineering degree from an accredited program.
• Technical proficiency in planning and scheduling, with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead coordination meetings and facilitate progress toward scheduled goals.
• Disciplined approach to managing task assignments.
• People skills, good judgment, and flexibility.
• Ability to work cooperatively with internal administration groups and deal directly with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of construction planning and mechanical or electrical systems; knowledge of building controls, fire systems, and security systems is necessary.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD is desired.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of applicable work experience in data center, pharmaceutical, hospital, or other mission-critical industries.
• Experience with building controls, fire systems, or security systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of designs, specifications, and drawings for repairs, replacements, or upgrades to building electrical and/or mechanical systems and related components.
• Support the project team and subcontractors to help deliver projects within established quality, schedule, budget, profitability, safety, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Support project management by reviewing and updating budgets, preparing and updating schedules, and establishing project communications, standards, and files.
• Evaluate existing building systems and recommend plans of action to repair, upgrade, or enhance them as part of consulting or owner’s representative services.
• Develop positive relationships with clients and contractors.
• Support preparation and distribution of RFPs, including contractual terms and conditions related to proposal and bid pricing; evaluate responses, award contracts, and support work through satisfactory completion.
• Support Senior Engineers and Project Managers in construction administration for electrical and/or mechanical systems and related components.
• Assist with subcontractor coordination to ensure proper equipment installation and service delivery.
• Work with clients and vendors to support project schedules and quality control.
• Help maintain detailed records of installed wiring, cabling, UPS, HVAC, fire protection, emergency generator, security, and mechanical systems and components.
• Assist with analysis, evaluations, and investigations of existing building electrical and/or mechanical systems, particularly power, lighting, life safety, communications, and security, under Senior Engineer guidance.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing reports on electrical and/or mechanical systems from design, operations, and maintenance perspectives, identifying remedial work and estimated repair costs.
• Troubleshoot emergencies, potential problems, and issues, and organize and support their resolution.
• Provide ongoing technical support, engineering, and vendor oversight as needed for operations of client data center facilities.
• Travel 25%–50%, and as needed to meet client and project requirements.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive paid time off.
• Eligible employees may receive medical coverage.
• Eligible employees may receive dental coverage.
• Eligible employees may receive vision coverage.
• Eligible employees may participate in retirement savings plans.
• For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level