Owner's Rep - Field Engineer - Data Center

Onsite Field Engineer - Data Centers - Richmond, VA
Our client is an Engineering Design and Commissioning Company that is a leader in the Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities market. They provide design, commissioning consulting, and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space with the mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design, and LEED expertise when delivering consulting services. This career-growth-minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are seeking an Onsite Field Engineer to be the "bridge" that connects the Owners, Contractors and Offsite Design Team. This on-site engineering rep will be onsite for a multi-year data center construction project. This role will ensure seamless coordination and construction administration during the project. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical or mechanical engineering with experience in data center construction, commissioning, and field inspections.

Responsibilities:

• Act as an onsite field / resident engineer for the engineering design team, ensuring design intent is upheld during construction
• Conduct site observations, document progress, and provide reports to the design team
• Support multiple data center builds in a region / travel as needed
• Support construction administration by reviewing RFI’s, change orders, submittals, and specifications
• When in the field, candidate will be working onsite at the data center project working out of the construction trailer.
• Participate in equipment inspections, factory witness testing, and vendor QA/QC visits
• Assist in coordinating site inspections and resolving field issues with contractors and vendors
• Attend design coordination workshops, commissioning (CxA) meetings, BIM coordination meetings, and owner-furnished contractor-installed (OFCI) vendor meetings
• Review contractor installations for compliance with design specifications and industry standards
• Provide technical expertise on mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring alignment with the Owner’s requirements
• Support all levels of testing and commissioning (L1-L5)
• Review and respond to contractor RFIs with the goal of reducing unnecessary queries
• Verify compliance with Owner’s program and project deliverables.
• Maintain accurate documentation of site activities, non-conformances, and testing results
• Support the design team by providing real-time feedback from the construction site
• Ensure that lessons learned are documented and implemented in future projects

Qualifications:

• 5-15+ years of experience in data center construction, design, commissioning, or MEP engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred but relevant experience also considered
• EIT or PE license is a plus but not required
• Strong understanding of MEP systems (HVAC, CRAC/CRAH, Boilers, Chillers, Generators, UPS, Switchgear, Electrical Power Distribution)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM for design reviews is a plus
• Proficient in construction administration and document management
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze field conditions and recommend solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with Owners, contractors, and engineering teams
• Ability to work on large construction sites independently and safely
• Travel 50% / otherwise work from home
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [email protected]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,

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