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These positions sit between engineering design and active construction. The engineer will provide technical engineering support in the field, working alongside construction teams, clients, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to address issues that arise as projects progress.
- Leading design build ESOP firm
- Lead high-profile Mission Critical projects., We are seeking experienced Licensed Professional Engineers to support large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects throughout the South Central region. Travel expenses available for non-local candidates. These positions sit between engineering design and active construction. The PE will provide technical engineering support in the field, working alongside construction teams, clients, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to address issues that arise as projects progress.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Review contractor submittals and RFIs from an engineering perspective
- Provide technical responses and recommendations regarding construction and design issues
- Support field-driven design changes and modifications
- Evaluate discrepancies between design documents and actual field conditions
- Coordinate with contractors, client representatives, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Provide technical guidance on electrical, power, mechanical, and mission-critical systems
- Participate in client and construction coordination meetings
- Support troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and project turnover activities as required
- Maintain a strong onsite presence and help resolve issues that could impact quality or project execution
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field, or equivalent construction experience.
- 10+ years of construction oversight, inspection, field engineering, or superintendent experience.
- Strong structural steel construction experience, including steel erection, connections, welding, bolting, and structural installation.
- Ability to effectively read and interpret structural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Experience identifying and resolving structural construction issues in the field.
- Strong experience coordinating with contractors, engineers, clients, inspectors, and project teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management or scheduling software.
- Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work onsite and travel as project needs require.
Preferred
- EIT, PE, CWI, ICC, or other relevant structural/construction certification.
- Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial facilities, or other large-scale structural steel projects.
- Familiarity with structural steel quality assurance, inspection, testing, and documentation processes.
- Experience working in fast-paced construction environments with multiple trades and concurrent work packages.
Benefits & conditions
Hubbard, Texas Temporary USD70 - USD100 per hour View Job Description, * Hourly pay ranging from $70 to $100, based on experience.
- Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
- Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
- Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
- Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
- Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
About the company
Join a team delivering high-impact projects while providing leadership, technical expertise, and field oversight from construction kickoff through project completion. One of the country’s top design build firms.
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