Project Engineer (Electrical) - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company • San Marcos, TX

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About The Position

As a Project Engineer, you will connect engineering, VDC, procurement, and field teams to ensure electrical installations are coordinated, documented, and built according to drawings and specifications from preconstruction through closeout. This hands-on role involves solving technical problems and offers the opportunity to grow in data center construction. EPI Power, LLC is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company, specializing in data centers and delivering electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. The position requires working six days per week, Monday through Saturday.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience as a project engineer or field engineer, ideally with an electrical contractor.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, one-lines, panel schedules, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, and construction documentation.
• Strong organization and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage several deliverables and deadlines simultaneously.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on data center or other mission-critical projects.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revizto, Navisworks, Revit, or Bluebeam.
• Understanding of BIM/VDC coordination.
• Exposure to prefabrication or DFMA.
• Knowledge of the NEC.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and project scope.
• Review BIM models and shop drawings with the VDC team.
• Identify and help resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Ensure work complies with project drawings and specifications.
• Issue and track RFIs.
• Help prepare and track material take-offs (MTOs).
• Support engineering deliverables, including cable schedules, panel schedules, and as-builts.
• Help prepare and track submittals.
• Track engineering deliverables and project deadlines.
• Keep engineering logs and project documentation current.
• Coordinate with Engineering, VDC, Procurement, Prefabrication, and Field teams.
• Participate in coordination and project meetings.
• Support procurement and material tracking.
• Support prefabrication coordination.
• Provide technical support to the field team.
• Support the Engineering Project Manager and Project Manager.
• Support quality control and installation verification.
• Help with as-built documentation and project closeout.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off provisions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance products.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level