Project Engineer - Data Center MEP Integration - OH

Project Engineer

Company: TEKsystems

Site Location: New Albany, OH

Duration: 24 month Contract

Pay Rate: Flexible based on prior experience

Start Date: November 2025

Top Required Skills

1) Must have 7+ years of experience with Data Center development or construction management

2) Strong background with QA/QC and managing projects in a Data Center or Critical Facilities environment

3) Prior large-scale project experience with MEP integration

Software experience includes Primavera 6, MS Office, MS Project

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Control: Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and milestones from initiation to closeout.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the field lead for design, installation, and product evaluation aligned with standards.
• Vendor Management: Oversee all connectivity activities on-site, ensuring progress aligns with schedule expectations and quality benchmarks.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct inspections to validate installations, test reports, and compliance with local codes and standards.
• Workflow & Risk Management: Coordinate with installation partners, manage change orders, and escalate issues effectively.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Collaborate with construction, logistics, and engineering teams to ensure smooth material flow and project execution.
• Safety Leadership: Promote a safety-first culture and ensure vendor compliance with EHS practices and local regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management

• Proven ability to guide stakeholders and solve construction-related challenges

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center development or construction management

• Familiarity with Primavera 6

• Expertise in IT/IP network deployment in mission-critical environments

• Hands-on experience with structured cabling, fiber optic testing, and OSP deployments

• Strong background in QA/QC processes and progressive inspections

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Albany, OH.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2025.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.