Project Field Engineer – Data Center Power Gen

  • Confidential
  • New Albany, Ohio
  • Full Time

Field Project Engineer (FPE) – Data Center Power Generation

Location: New Albany, OH

Employment Type: Contract (12+ months, with competitive pay, per diem, and full benefits)

Position Overview:

Take an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground role in the development of a flagship data center power generation facility. As a Field Project Engineer, you will be embedded onsite, working closely with subcontractors, construction managers, and OEM field teams to turn engineering plans into safe, high-quality, field-executable results. Your work will directly impact schedule, quality, and project success in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities:



    	

  • Provide daily support for construction activities across mechanical, electrical, and balance-of-plant scopes.

    	

  • Serve as the primary liaison between engineering documentation and field execution.

    	

  • Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to support constructability and ensure accurate installation.

    	

  • Track and manage RFIs, field clarifications, and redlines/as-built documentation.

    	

  • Verify installations align with approved IFC drawings and manufacturer requirements.

    	

  • Support QA/QC inspections, punch walks, and commissioning activities.

    	

  • Collaborate with project management to flag field-driven impacts to schedule, cost, or scope.

    	

  • Maintain precise field records and documentation using Procore or similar construction management platforms.

    	

  • Promote and enforce rigorous site safety and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:



    	

  • 3–7 years of experience as a field engineer or project engineer in industrial or power generation environments.

    	

  • Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and field coordination.

    	

  • Comfortable working full-time onsite in an active construction setting.

    	

  • Proficiency with Procore or similar construction/project management platforms.

Preferred Experience:



    	

  • Experience supporting power generation, data centers, or other mission-critical infrastructure projects.

    	

  • Familiarity with commissioning and working with OEM installation teams.

Advance your career in a high-impact field project engineering role, contributing to a major data center power project. Enjoy a competitive pay rate, per diem, and full benefits package while making a real difference in a dynamic, supportive team environment.

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Job ID: 506428878
Originally Posted on: 1/14/2026

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