Project Engineer, US (Texas)

Position Overview

Project Engineer, Construction – Full-Time, Permanent. At NScale, the GPU cloud engineered for AI, we provide cost-effective, high‐performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprises. Our culture is built on relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability. In this role, you will oversee daily onsite construction operations, represent NScale during all onsite construction activities, and ensure that safety, schedule, and quality requirements are met.

Location: Barstow, Texas (100% onsite through project duration)

Key Responsibilities

• Represent NScale onsite and oversee daily construction operations.
• Facilitate clear, fast communication between NScale leadership and the general contractor.
• Ensure the general contractor adheres to the requirements and expectations of NScale's Safety Program as well as their own safety protocols, reinforcing compliance and proactive risk management across the project site.
• Monitor contractor progress and adherence to the project schedule.
• Oversee onsite personnel and review daily manpower reporting submitted by the general contractor.
• Validate accurate reporting of:
  • Construction schedule
  • Production and procurement schedules
  • QAQC hold points and release status
• Partner cross-functionally with construction, commissioning, operations, procurement, and product/platform stakeholders to ensure delivered mechanical systems meet requirements.
• Provide onsite support to NScale leadership regarding equipment procurement, submittals, RFIs, field changes, and issue resolution during construction.
• Track, audit, and verify production delivery.
• Ensure contractor compliance and accuracy for all Interface Management System (IMS) and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) reporting, documentation, and filing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or an Engineering discipline.
• Experience (internship, co-op, or full-time) supporting large-scale data center, mission-critical, or industrial construction projects.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-intensity environment and support a team delivering against aggressive milestones.
• Working understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and structural systems in high-performance facilities.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability throughout project delivery.
• Proficiency in Procore.
• Experience working alongside commissioning teams and supporting transition from construction to operations.
• Familiarity with formal interface management and document control processes (IMS/EDMS) on large capital projects.