Project Engineer - Construction - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

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 supp