Principal Engineer, Data Centers

Fti

The Role

Overview

Lead engineering scope and technical guidance for complex data center projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical troubleshooting
  • technical lead
  • engineering specs
  • engineering review
  • technical liaison
  • emerging tech

Tasks

-Troubleshoots technical issues during project execution using prior experience with root cause analysis. -Leads technical scope of complex projects involving a team of technical staff. -Interprets and applies NEC, NFPA and OSHA requirements pertaining to safe work practices. -Effectively communicates and engages with senior management levels of both internal and external clients. -Assists in training and coaching of cross-functional personnel. -Establishes engineering standard drawing and assembly specification documents for all phases of preconstruction (conceptual through issue for construction). -Collaborates with regional business partners to identify incremental target prospects and research needed, as well as key outreach strategies and tactics to secure new account meetings while nurturing existing relationships with clients. -Provides engineering guidance and critique to ensure proper risk assessment, communication, and traceability to design outputs. -Maintains FTI’s competitive position and profitability by helping to create a strategic vision for the assigned focus area. -Assists in development of final project proposals, scope definition, and pricing of engineering scope. -Manages project quality and incorporates technical lessons learned. -Provides subject matter expert level analysis for application of FTI products, solutions, and/or services in the assigned focus area. Responsible for project development and design for various projects. -Manages engineering scope of project budget. -Acts as a technical liaison for all preconstruction activities: engineering, VDC and estimating. -Focuses on emerging technology, supplier integration, and resources to bring innovative products to market through projects & programs, resulting in accelerated revenue.

Requirements

  • project management
  • business development
  • construction
  • manufacturing
  • quality
  • regulatory

What You Bring

-Engages and works well with project management, business development, construction, marketing, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, sourcing, and external team members.

The Company

About Fti

-Founded in 1972, the company has grown into a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy. -Branded under EnTech Solutions™, Excellerate® and Faith Technologies®, it offers end‑to‑end services from assessment and engineering to manufacturing and installation. -Projects range from medical‑facility expansions and high‑voltage data‑center infrastructure to cheese‑plant and expo‑center electrical systems. -The company invests strategically in technology, venture capital (like TitletownTech), and product innovation to stay ahead.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Healthcare

Data Centers

Manufacturing

Research and Development

Laboratory

Warehouse

Fresh Cheese Plant

Radiation Therapy Facility