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Data Center Project Associate
Align
Detroit Metro / Saline, MI
Full-time
Posted Aug 23, 2026
Construction & Project ManagementEntry LevelWhite SpaceLow-Voltage CablingPower DistributionProject Coordination
Job Description
Align is hiring an entry-level project associate to support large-scale data center white-space fit-out projects in the Detroit area, primarily on-site in Saline. The role offers hands-on exposure to HVAC, power distribution, structured low-voltage cabling, space planning, and the full project lifecycle.
What you will do
- Support on-site construction, installation, and build-out activities.
- Coordinate trades, vendors, documentation, schedules, and project deliverables.
- Assist with electrical distribution, low-voltage cabling, cabinet layouts, and containment designs.
- Create floor plans, network diagrams, bills of materials, and project records.
- Help troubleshoot field issues under the mentorship of senior consultants and project managers.
Requirements
- Strong interest in infrastructure and data center technologies.
- Critical thinking, data-analysis, writing, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Consistent on-site presence in Saline, Michigan.
- Availability for occasional evening or weekend site activity.
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 50 percent based on project needs.
