Traveling MEP Engineer - MSG - Data Centers

Description

This position is a full‑time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project across data center, pharmaceutical, industrial/manufacturing, and EV/battery/renewables market segments. It is located in Minneapolis, MN, with 100% travel, salaried exempt, under the Critical Facilities – Data Centers division of Turner Construction.

The role manages, evaluates, and assesses mechanical and electrical system information to ensure project construction is on time, safe, within budget, and meets contract quality. The incumbent leads the project team, subcontractors, and consultants to align and install systems efficiently, prepares contract item lists, participates in schedule updates, and oversees RFI processing.

Budget responsibilities include reviewing, evaluating, and negotiating change orders while understanding subcontractor financial status. The engineer supervises and mentors assistant MEP engineers, co‑leads MEP coordination with the VDC engineer, and prepares scope of work documents and temporary operation plans.

Collaboration with the MEP Superintendent resolves mechanical/electrical conflicts, drives turnover processes (startup, testing, commissioning, closeout), conducts walkthroughs, identifies challenging installations, secures municipal documentation, and implements quality control plans.

• Lead the project team, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure optimal alignment and efficient mechanical/electrical installation.
• Prepare and manage contract item lists, maintaining compliance with schedule and approval status.
• Participate in schedule update meetings and provide accurate project information.
• Evaluate and manage the processing of RFIs.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate change orders while monitoring subcontractor financial status.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor Assistant MEP Engineers.
• Co‑lead MEP coordination with the VDC Engineer to meet design, O&M, and quality standards.
• Develop scope of work documents and define trade responsibilities for temporary operations.
• Partner with the MEP Superintendent to resolve system conflicts and keep the project on schedule.
• Co‑lead turnover processes including start‑up, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs to verify work aligns with contract documents and approved submittals.
• Identify and communicate difficult installation requirements for proper planning and execution.
• Secure municipal and agency documentation for temporary certificates and system operation.
• Create and implement a quality control plan with the MEP Superintendent.

Requirements

Required qualifications are a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent) with at least four years of relevant experience, strong technical expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, business acumen, excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills, and demonstrated leadership.

Physical demands include occasional climbing stairs, ladders, and hoists, lifting up to 50 lb, and using vision and hand functions; work environments are construction sites with noise, moving parts, weather exposure, and electrical hazards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent) with at least four years of relevant experience.
• Technical expertise in mechanical and electrical systems across diverse project types.
• Strong business acumen, communication, leadership, and proficiency with computer applications.

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $120 k‑$200 k annually, with flexible benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, wellness, legal, identity‑theft protection, life insurance, and short/long‑term disability.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance