Project Planning Engineer

Location: Tysons Corner VA (HQ) Onsite with Regular Travel

Team: Early Planning Group

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen

About the Role

This role is ideal for an engineer early in their career (25 years) who is passionate about supporting complex mission-critical infrastructure projectsespecially large-scale data centers and secure facilities. As a Project Planning & Commissioning Engineer you will support early planning coordination and commissioning activities that bring high-performance electrical mechanical and control systems online safely efficiently and on schedule.

This is an onsite hands-on position based at the Tysons Corner headquarters working closely with design construction and commissioning teams across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Early Project Planning Support

Assist with developing cost models manpower forecasts and material tracking systems.

Support alignment of schedules and expectations across engineering construction and commissioning stakeholders.

Commissioning Execution Support

Help plan coordinate and execute commissioning activities.

Support system readiness checks testing procedures SOPs/MOPs and turnover documentation.

Data-Driven Project Execution

Use tools such as Excel or Power BI to analyze project schedules commissioning data and test outcomes.

Provide insights to improve efficiency sequencing and operational readiness.

Cross-Functional Field Collaboration

Work with design engineers construction teams field technicians and operations personnel.

Support troubleshooting and ensure seamless system integration during commissioning.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate documentation for commissioning test results and safety compliance.

Prepare reports checklists and closeout packages.

What Were Looking For

Technical Experience

Experience or coursework in:

Power distribution systems (UPS ATS generators switchgear)

Building automation and mechanical systems

Commissioning tools test scripts SOPs/MOPs and checklists

System testing field troubleshooting and system readiness verification

Project planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6

Analytical & Planning Skills

Data analysis forecasting or project controls experience

Ability to support resource planning scheduling and material tracking

Strong skills with Excel Power BI or other reporting tools

Soft Skills

Curious hands-on problem solver comfortable in dynamic field environments

Strong communicator able to collaborate across diverse teams

Highly detail-oriented with disciplined documentation habits

Flexible and willing to travel to active project sites

Career Path May Include:

Project Planning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer

Project Manager or Technical Lead (Mission-Critical Systems)

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.