Project Engineer - Construction

Location: Project-Based (Wisconsin, Missouri, Wyoming, Texas, and future project locations)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: Primarily Site-Based (Long-Term Project Assignments)

Help Deliver World-Class Mission-Critical Infrastructure

The successful delivery of hyperscale data centers begins with transforming greenfield sites into fully developed mission-critical campuses through large-scale earthwork, utility installation, infrastructure development, logistics planning, and disciplined project execution.

Project Engineers play a critical role in supporting project teams throughout this process, helping coordinate field operations, track project performance, manage documentation, support project controls, and ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations.

At Michels Infrastructure Solutions (MIS), we deliver some of North America's largest and most complex mission-critical and hyperscale infrastructure projects. As the general contracting and EPC delivery arm of Michels, MIS leverages the self-perform capabilities of the Michels Family of Companies to execute every phase of construction, from site development and utilities through power infrastructure, commissioning, and project closeout.

Our teams support leading technology companies and developers by delivering the critical infrastructure required to power cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital connectivity. Known for tackling challenging scopes, aggressive schedules, and complex project environments, MIS combines the resources of a national EPC contractor with the accountability, agility, and hands-on leadership needed to successfully deliver world-class mission-critical facilities.

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, you will assist in managing large-scale hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects or independently manage smaller project scopes under the guidance of a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.

During the early phases of project execution, you will support large-scale site-development and infrastructure operations including land clearing, mass grading, earthwork, drainage systems, wet utilities, dry utilities, power infrastructure, logistics planning, and construction readiness activities. You will work closely with field leadership and project teams to help transform greenfield sites into fully developed mission-critical campuses.

You will support all phases of project execution, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, project controls, customer communication, quality management, and field coordination.

This role serves as a key link between project management and field operations, helping ensure projects progress safely, efficiently, and in alignment with schedule, budget, and quality objectives. You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders while developing the skills necessary to advance into future project leadership roles.

Success requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication abilities, and the capacity to make sound decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the successful execution of hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Support planning and execution of large-scale site-development and infrastructure activities.
• Review project proposals, contracts, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, and execution plans to develop a complete understanding of project requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with field leadership to help ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Support project scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, procurement, project controls, and resource planning activities.
• Assist with contract administration, customer communication, project documentation, and change management processes.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety across all project activities.

What You'll Do

• Assist in managing project execution from greenfield site development through final turnover and project closeout.
• Support field operations involving mass grading, earthwork, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water systems, fire water systems, electrical ductbanks, telecommunications infrastructure, structural concrete, and power infrastructure.
• Coordinate with field supervision, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, customers, and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of project schedules, work plans, budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, logistics plans, and project tracking tools.
• Review project progress and assist with updating budgets, forecasts, schedules, production quantities, and performance metrics.
• Support contract administration activities including pay applications, RFIs, CORs, change orders, notices, project correspondence, and closeout documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding assigned project responsibilities.
• Participate in project coordination meetings, customer meetings, operational planning sessions, and schedule reviews.
• Assist project teams with procurement activities, subcontractor coordination, material tracking, equipment planning, and project controls processes.
• Support utility coordination, site-development phasing, logistics planning, and infrastructure sequencing efforts.
• Work collaboratively with estimating teams to develop historical performance data and support future project pursuits.
• Support QA/QC activities, testing procedures, inspections, commissioning support, utility turnover requirements, and project closeout efforts.
• Help identify project risks, develop solutions, and support successful project outcomes.

Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.?

• We deliver some of North America's largest and most complex hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• We provide exposure to every phase of project delivery, from greenfield site development and utility infrastructure through commissioning and turnover.
• We provide opportunities to work alongside experienced project and operations leaders executing some of the most significant infrastructure programs in North America.
• We are family owned and operated.
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that supports cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and economic growth.
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
• We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
• We offer significant opportunities for advancement into Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Operations leadership roles.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Plan

Benefits may vary based on position and location.

Why You?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology.
• You cringe when you hear: “Because that's the way we've always done it.”
• You enjoy coordinating people, schedules, equipment, and resources to achieve successful outcomes.
• You enjoy solving complex field execution and infrastructure challenges.
• You are highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• You take ownership of your work and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• You want to learn from experienced project leaders and grow into a leadership role managing some of the most complex construction projects in North America.
• You want your efforts noticed and your contributions to have a meaningful impact.
• You want to work to make a difference.

What It Takes

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting construction project management activities including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, procurement, contract administration, project controls, and field coordination.
• Experience supporting heavy civil, site-development, utility, industrial, power, EPC, infrastructure, mission-critical, or data center construction projects preferred.
• Understanding of site-development construction activities including earthwork, underground utilities, drainage systems, utility coordination, logistics planning, and construction sequencing.
• Ability to review contracts, project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans to support successful project delivery.
• Experience supporting customer communications, subcontractor management, project tracking, and project reporting activities.
• Understanding of construction scheduling, estimating, project controls, production tracking, and cost management principles.
• Experience with scheduling, estimating, and project controls software.
• Experience with Primavera P6, HCSS, B2W, Microsoft Project, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, InEight, or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience supporting QA/QC processes, testing protocols, inspection activities, utility turnover requirements, and project closeout requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to support long-term, site-based project assignments at hyperscale data center and mission-critical construction projects throughout North America. This position is primarily field-based, with the majority of work performed directly from active project sites. Initial project opportunities are expected to be located in Wisconsin, Missouri, Wyoming, and Texas, with future assignments determined by business needs and project awards.

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.—where you don't just build projects, you build a career.