Associate Construction Engineer - Power Infrastructure
Supports field execution, inspections, documentation, commissioning, and turnover for large-scale power generation projects serving AI data center infrastructure. Requires a relevant bachelor's degree, 2+ years of industrial construction experience, and foundational knowledge across civil, structural, electrical, piping, and mechanical systems.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Support field engineering and site coordination on large-scale power generation construction projects.
- Assist with contractor and vendor submittal, RFI, and Field Engineering Directive reviews.
- Review construction execution plans, including lift, flush, hydro, purge, and pre-commissioning plans.
- Track construction progress, milestones, open items, punch lists, and change orders.
- Inspect contractor workmanship and compliance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable codes; document and escalate non-conformances.
- Support mechanical completion, system turnover, commissioning, startup, functional testing, loop checks, and performance verification.
- Maintain daily field reports, inspection records, project documentation, and as-built redlines.
- Track work permits and support site safety compliance with the HSE representative.
- Contribute to engineering, construction, and commissioning standards and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of field engineering, construction management, or inspection experience on power generation, oil and gas, or heavy industrial projects.
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical construction and commissioning in industrial or power generation environments.
- Knowledge of concrete foundations, rebar placement, and formwork.
- Knowledge of structural steel erection, sequencing, connections, and field inspection.
- Knowledge of electrical power installation, including conduit, cable tray, cable pulling, terminations, and grounding.
- Knowledge of piping construction, pipe supports, welding inspection, pressure testing, and system cleanliness.
- Familiarity with power generation equipment, including gas turbines, reciprocating engines, generators, switchgear, and auxiliary systems.
- Familiarity with relevant codes and standards, such as NFPA 70, ASME B31.1/B31.3/B31.8, NEC, and ANSI/IEEE.
- Experience supporting contractor submittal, RFI, and construction execution document reviews.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent scheduling software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work extended site assignments, travel weekly to remote project sites, or reside at project sites during peak construction and commissioning.
- Ability to work on active construction sites, traverse uneven terrain, climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs, lift up to 40 pounds, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions while wearing PPE.
- Ability to pass a background check and participate in required drug, alcohol, and safety programs.
Nice-to-Haves
- Engineer-in-Training certification.
- Active pursuit of FE or PE licensure.
- Experience with data center power infrastructure or modular substation execution.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual compensation of $100,000–$115,000 plus bonus.
- Restricted Stock Units and equity packages.
- Paid time off, holidays, and leave programs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance; HSA contributions.
- Paid parental leave, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) with company match up to 4% of salary.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement, mental health support, commuter benefits, cell phone stipend, volunteer time off, travel insurance, and meals allowance.
Skills
Construction Management, Field Engineering, Power Generation, Construction Inspection, Rfi Management, Submittals, Primavera P6, Ms Project, Commissioning, Concrete Construction, Structural Steel, Electrical Power Systems, Piping Systems, Nfpa 70, Asme B31.3
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