Project Engineer (Electrical) - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company • Boydton, VA

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About The Position

EPI Power is hiring entry-level and experienced Project Engineers to support assigned data center construction projects through planning, buyout, management, and closeout. The role assists the project team in monitoring project status and identifying issues that could affect schedule or budget. Candidates must be open to travel and/or relocation based on project needs and able to work six days per week, Monday through Saturday.

The Project Engineer coordinates with engineering, VDC, procurement, and field teams; supports project managers; and helps ensure work complies with project drawings and specifications. The position also supports technical coordination, quality control, installation verification, engineering deliverables, and project closeout.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar role, industry-related degree/coursework, or related internship experience.
• Displays a high level of initiative and is comfortable making independent judgments.
• Analytical thinker who enjoys solving problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to work in a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Organized with high attention to detail.
• Flexibility.
• Proficient in basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn job-related software upon hire, such as JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.
• Able to work six days per week, Monday through Saturday.
• Open to travel and/or relocation based on upcoming project needs.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree.
• Experience with LEAN principles.
• Knowledge of NEC code.
• Familiarity with Autodesk software programs, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and project scope.
• Coordinate with the VDC team and review BIM/shop drawings.
• Assist with preparing and tracking submittals.
• Support procurement and material tracking.
• Participate in coordination and project meetings.
• Support prefabrication coordination.
• Maintain engineering logs and documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, VDC, Procurement, and Field teams.
• Ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications.
• Support the Engineering Project Manager and Project Manager.
• Identify and help resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Support quality control and installation verification.
• Assist with as-built documentation and project closeout.
• Track engineering deliverables and project deadlines.
• Coordinate with the field team and provide technical support.
• Issue and track RFIs.
• Support preparation and tracking of MTOs.
• Support engineering deliverables, including cable schedules, panel schedules, and as-builts.

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 products, including critical illness insurance and accident insurance.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed