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Project Engineer - Data Center Construction

Cupertino Electric, Urbandale, IA, United States


Posting Title:

Project Engineer - Data Center Construction

Reports To:

Project Manager

Location:

Urbandale, IA | Des Moines, IA | Iowa

Salary Range:

$55,500 to $86,000

This position primarily involves working on‑site at the project location or in office. Travel frequency and duration will vary depending on the role and project timeline.

We build mission‑critical data centers throughout the U.S. to ensure crucial information accessed by millions of people is always available and secure. CEI is a leading provider of design, installation, and commissioning of over 20 million square feet of data center space totaling more than 4 GW of electrical systems, including infrastructure built to support AI‑driven technologies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate material onsite delivery dates.

Maintain RFI, submittals, and change order logs.

Serve as key point of contact for internal customers.

Provide daily support to field, project management, and customer teams.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar preferred.

Zero (0) years of construction or related experience required; two (2) years preferred.

Valid state‑issued driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Willingness to learn, growth mindset, organized, strong communication and collaboration skills.

Comfortable using PPE and trained in safety procedures.

No specific licenses or certifications required.

Benefits
At Cupertino Electric you’ll be on a career development path to project management. You’ll work directly for a project manager or project executive on a team that partners with field, engineering, and design teams. Opportunities for on‑the‑job experience, mentoring, vendor off‑sites, training classes, and other learning opportunities are available.

Job Duties Disclaimer
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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