Project Planning Engineer

Location: Tysons Corner, VA (HQ) – Onsite with Regular Travel Team: Early Planning Group Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen About the Role This role is ideal for an engineer early in their career (2–5 years) who is passionate about supporting complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects—especially large-scale data centers and secure facilities. As a Project Planning & Commissioning Engineer, you will support early planning, coordination, and commissioning activities that bring high-performance electrical, mechanical, and control systems online safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This is an onsite, hands-on position based at the Tysons Corner headquarters, working closely with design, construction, and commissioning teams across multiple disciplines. Key Responsibilities Early Project Planning Support Assist with developing cost models, manpower forecasts, and material tracking systems. Support alignment of schedules and expectations across engineering, construction, and commissioning stakeholders. Commissioning Execution Support Help plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities. Support system readiness checks, testing procedures, SOPs/MOPs, and turnover documentation. Data-Driven Project Execution Use tools such as Excel or Power BI to analyze project schedules, commissioning data, and test outcomes. Provide insights to improve efficiency, sequencing, and operational readiness. Cross-Functional Field Collaboration Work with design engineers, construction teams, field technicians, and operations personnel. Support troubleshooting and ensure seamless system integration during commissioning. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate documentation for commissioning test results and safety compliance. Prepare reports, checklists, and closeout packages. What We’re Looking For Technical Experience Experience or coursework in: Power distribution systems (UPS, ATS, generators, switchgear) Building automation and mechanical systems Commissioning tools, test scripts, SOPs/MOPs, and checklists System testing, field troubleshooting, and system readiness verification Project planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6 Analytical & Planning Skills Data analysis, forecasting, or project controls experience Ability to support resource planning, scheduling, and material tracking Strong skills with Excel, Power BI, or other reporting tools Soft Skills Curious, hands-on problem solver comfortable in dynamic field environments Strong communicator able to collaborate across diverse teams Highly detail-oriented with disciplined documentation habits Flexible and willing to travel to active project sites Career Path May Include: Project Planning Engineer Commissioning Engineer Project Manager or Technical Lead (Mission-Critical Systems)