Associate Construction Engineer - Power Infrastructure

Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or Construction Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Experience: 2+ years of field engineering, construction management, or inspection experience on power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial projects.

Cross-Discipline Field Knowledge: Developing hands-on knowledge of construction and commissioning activities across mechanical and/or electrical systems in an industrial or power generation environment.

Civil & Concrete Foundations: Foundational knowledge of concrete construction, including foundations, rebar placement, and formwork.

Structural Steel Construction: Foundational knowledge of structural steel erection, including sequencing, connections, and field inspection.

Electrical Power Systems: Foundational knowledge of electrical power systems installation, including conduit, cable tray, pulling, terminations, and grounding.

Piping & Mechanical Systems: Foundational knowledge of piping system construction, including pipe supports, welding inspection, pressure testing, and system cleanliness requirements.

Power Generation Assets: Foundational knowledge of power generation equipment and systems, including gas turbines, reciprocating engines, generators, switchgear, and auxiliary systems.

Codes & Industry Standards: Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70, ASME B31.1/B31.3/B31.8, NEC, ANSI/IEEE) and their practical application in the field.

Technical Document Review: Experience supporting the review of contractor submittals, RFIs, and construction execution documents.

Project Scheduling: Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent); ability to read and interpret project schedules.

Documentation & Detail Orientation: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — able to maintain accurate field documentation, inspection records, and punch list logs in a fast-moving construction environment.

Site Assignment & Travel: Ability to perform extended site assignments, including weekly travel to remote project sites or resident assignment during peak construction and commissioning phases.

Safety & Compliance: This position is designated safety-sensitive and is located in safety-sensitive facilities. Mandatory participation in company drug, alcohol, and safety programs is required. Candidates must be able to pass a background check.

Physical Demands: Ability to traverse uneven terrain and active construction sites, climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs, lift moderate loads (up to 40 lbs), and work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions (including high heat, cold, rain, and snow) while wearing appropriate PPE.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or actively pursuing professional engineering licensure (FE/PE).

Prior experience supporting data center power infrastructure or modular substation execution.