Project Engineer - Data Center Power

SB Energy

Pike County, OH

Full Time

Posted October 5, 2026

$140k - $165k

Energy Management

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Job Description

The Project Engineer - Data Center Power will manage engineering coordination for an assigned project in Pike County, Ohio, working primarily in the field from the site trailer.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary field contact for engineering and technical concerns, working from the project site trailer and coordinating timely resolution with contractors, consultants, and SB Energy subject matter experts.
Coordinate design packages and interfaces across transmission line (T-Line), substation, and related power infrastructure scopes, including alignment with the data center campus design team.
Manage contractor design schedules, deliverables, and review milestones to support procurement, construction, commissioning, and project completion; identify delays and drive corrective actions.
Plan and coordinate design reviews with internal engineering resources and the Owner’s Engineering consultant; consolidate comments, resolve conflicting feedback, and track closure.
Own the timely coordination and issuance of SB Energy responses to design reviews, requests for information (RFIs), and submittals, obtaining input and approvals from the appropriate technical authorities.
Maintain engineering action, RFI, submittal, and design review logs; communicate priorities, overdue items, decisions, and risks to project leadership and field teams.
Work closely with QA/QC on first articles and benchmarks, clarify design intent and acceptance criteria with the responsible engineers, and coordinate resolution of technical discrepancies.
Engage in-house subject matter experts for specialized analysis and decisions; provide clear field information, route issues to the right resources, and follow through on documented resolutions.
Coordinate with the Independent Engineer on technical questions, document requests, reviews, and milestone verification, tracking required responses through closure.
Coordinate SB Energy’s review and responses for Mechanical Completion, SC, PIS, and other project milestone certificates, assembling supporting records and securing required internal approvals.
Manage engineering closeout deliverables, including job books, as-built drawings, and turnover documentation; track contractor submissions for completeness and coordinate final review.
Partner with construction, project management, QA/QC, and commissioning teams to resolve engineering constraints and communicate approved changes and their schedule, cost, quality, and safety implications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
5-10 years of professional experience.
Demonstrated leadership responsibility for projects exceeding $500 million in capital value.
Experience coordinating engineering deliverables and field technical issues on power infrastructure, utility, industrial, or comparable construction projects.
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation; familiarity with transmission lines, substations, and data center power interfaces preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage design schedules, multidisciplinary reviews, RFIs, submittals, and engineering documentation through resolution.
Sound technical judgment, including the ability to recognize when specialist input is needed, engage the appropriate experts, and translate their guidance into clear project actions.
Strong organization, communication, and follow-through, with the ability to coordinate contractors, consultants, and internal teams across competing priorities.
Ability to work primarily on site in an active construction environment and follow project safety requirements.
Location: Pike County, Ohio. Primarily site-based, working from the project site trailer.
Base Pay - $140,000 - $165,000
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 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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