What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Project Engineer (TFO) position at Prime Data Centers?
About Prime Data Centers
Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.
About The Role
The TFO Project Engineer assists the product delivery team in supporting the full lifecycle of mission-critical data center projects, with a specific focus on tenant fit-out and white space deployment activities. This role supports engineering, construction, commissioning, and turnover efforts while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with client requirements.
The TFO Project Engineer must possess a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems commonly found in data center environments. Responsibilities may include generating bills of material, preparing and reviewing submittals, soliciting vendor quotations, performing quantity takeoffs, supporting project documentation, coordinating field activities, and managing engineering records through the Document Management System.
What You'll Do
Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.
About The Role
The TFO Project Engineer assists the product delivery team in supporting the full lifecycle of mission-critical data center projects, with a specific focus on tenant fit-out and white space deployment activities. This role supports engineering, construction, commissioning, and turnover efforts while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with client requirements.
The TFO Project Engineer must possess a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems commonly found in data center environments. Responsibilities may include generating bills of material, preparing and reviewing submittals, soliciting vendor quotations, performing quantity takeoffs, supporting project documentation, coordinating field activities, and managing engineering records through the Document Management System.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to design, implement, and commission data center infrastructure projects.
- Support tenant fit-out projects including white space buildouts, cage installations, structured cabling, rack deployments, and customer-specific infrastructure requirements.
- Translate technical requirements into project plans, schematics, and documentation.
- Ensure all work complies with design specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
- Support the deployment of power (UPS, generators, PDUs), cooling (CRAC/CRAH, HVAC), and structured cabling systems.
- Participate in capacity planning, risk analysis, and impact assessments for changes to the data center environment.
- Monitor installation progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track project milestones, timelines, and budgets in coordination with project managers.
- Prepare and present technical reports, updates, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Assist in vendor selection, procurement, and contractor supervision as needed.
- Maintain detailed records of system designs, configurations, and installations.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience in a related technical field
- 3 years of experience in data center engineering, construction, or operations
- Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure (power, cooling, cabling, network)
- Familiarity with data center design standards and best practices
- Proficiency in project tools such as AutoCAD, MS Project, or similar
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Competitive salary range - $100,000-$120,000 based on candidates' skills and experience, along with an annual bonus program & a capital project bonus
- 401k up to a 4% employer match that is fully vested upon enrollment
- 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
- Over 4-weeks of Paid Time Off Sick time
Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000