Project Engineer - Data Center

SB Energy

Piketon, Ohio

Full Time

Posted July 24, 2026

$70k - $115k

Energy Management

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Job Description

As a Data Center Project Engineer, you will be a part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving complex problems constructing Data Centers for SB Energy.

Key Responsibilities

Establishing communication and coordination across a data center region’s general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams.
Develop and maintain a tracking system for design changes, RFI’s (requests for information), and change orders and dashboard and track this information for regional leadership review. Include tracking status of priority and due dates.
Requesting and reviewing MOPs (Method of Procedure) for proper detail, necessity, and risk.
On-boarding new vendors for badging and orientation.
Updating project management software with milestone dates, correspondence, and documents.
Monitor delivery of owner furnished material to site.
Compiling and storing construction data from vendors.
Managing checklist including various checklists including substantial completion checks, safety, and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
Equivalent construction experience or a strong technical background such as aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar disciplines may be considered in place of a directly aligned degree.
Experience working in a data center or mission critical facility (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.)
1-3 years of experience in construction or project management.
Knowledge of electrical systems in critical Data Center operations that include but are not limited to utility substation feeds, transformers, switchgear, VFI Class UPS, DRUPS, PDUs, ATS, STS, SLA/VRLA batteries and associated systems, diesel/gas turbine generators and related fuel systems, Surge Suppression, Active Harmonic Filtering, battery monitoring systems, branch circuit monitoring systems or SCADA systems.
Knowledge of mission critical systems (data centers, hospitals, power plants, military facilities, etc.).
Experience in vendor negotiation and management for data center or upgrade construction contracts.
Location: On-site near Piketon, OH
Base Pay - $70,000 - $115,000
The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com .
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