Project Engineer

OpenAI

Project Engineer coordinating engineering execution for self-build data centers at OpenAI. Integrating civil, electrical, mechanical, utility, and construction activities into unified plans.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $205,000 - $327,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate engineering execution across civil, electrical, mechanical, utility, and construction disciplines.
Develop integrated engineering execution plans supporting self-build campus delivery.
Coordinate utility providers, permitting agencies, consultants, contractors, and EPC partners throughout project execution.
Lead engineering coordination for temporary power, permanent power, water systems, and supporting site infrastructure.
Support project budgeting, engineering schedules, risk management, and technical planning.
Coordinate engineering changes and resolve multidisciplinary design conflicts during construction.
Optimize construction sequencing and engineering workflows to improve project delivery.
Support infrastructure readiness activities leading into commissioning and operational handoff.
Track engineering risks, action items, and technical decisions while communicating project status to leadership.
Serve as the primary engineering interface between OpenAI technical leadership and external delivery partners.
Drive continuous improvement across engineering coordination, construction execution, and project delivery methodologies.
Support optimization of water usage, construction sequencing, and overall infrastructure efficiency across the self-build portfolio.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline
7+ years of experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, industrial construction, mission-critical facilities, energy projects, or data center delivery
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams during design and construction
Strong understanding of engineering project delivery, utility coordination, permitting, and construction execution
Experience managing engineering schedules, project risks, and technical dependencies
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Engineering Execution PlanningProject BudgetingRisk ManagementTechnical PlanningConstruction SequencingEngineering Workflow OptimizationMultidisciplinary Design CoordinationInfrastructure Readiness ActivitiesTechnical Decision TrackingStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder Management