Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Engineer

The Weitz Company•Oklahoma (Project), OK

About The Position

EPI Power, LLC, a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company specializing in data centers, is hiring a Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Engineer. The role supports fast-track electrical construction projects by using BIM and related technologies to coordinate, plan, and improve project execution. It requires working six days per week, Monday through Saturday. The VDC Engineer prepares electrical shop, DFI, and DFMA drawings; develops quantity takeoffs, bills of materials, schedules, models, renderings, and simulations; and collaborates with preconstruction, field operations, and project teams. The position leads clash resolution and coordination meetings, supports onsite project engineering and field installation monitoring, and helps keep digital BIM documentation current and available to project management. The role also contributes to VDC standards, training materials, continuous improvement, technology research and implementation, and management metrics. It uses virtual simulations to assess site logistics, safety, sequencing, scheduling, and VR/AR experiences. The employer notes that visa sponsorship is not available. Background checks are required if applicable, and the company is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years in a construction role supporting VDC is preferred.
Knowledge of NEC code.
Excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to read electrical design documents, electrical one-line diagrams, and electrical panel schedules.
Demonstrated initiative, independent judgment, and analytical ability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk, Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp, Fuzor, InfraWorks, and Adobe Suite.
Ability to learn other specific software, such as JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.

Nice To Haves

LEAN principles experience is desirable.
Data center experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare electrical shop, DFI, and DFMA drawings.
Provide quantity takeoffs, bills of materials, and schedules from BIM/3D models.
Create streamlined project workflows in collaboration with preconstruction and field operations teams.
Assist project teams with execution plans, quantity takeoffs, constructability coordination, RFI visualization, and schedule phasing.
Lead clash resolution and coordination meetings and track items through completion.
Facilitate problem-solving through technology and collaboration with internal and external project teams.
Provide onsite project engineering for BIM projects and oversee field installation monitoring for efficiency, accuracy, and changes.
Create 3D and 4D models, renderings, and simulations for presentations, project pursuits, preconstruction, and construction operations.
Create and maintain training materials with the learning and development team.
Research, test, and assist with implementation of new software and hardware.
Support companywide goals and initiatives by identifying continuous improvement areas and collaborating with management on proposed changes.
Assist in creating and maintaining VDC standards and best practices.
Compute and analyze metrics for management review and propose areas for improvement.
Provide onsite technical support to project managers and ensure digital BIM documentation is current and available to management on or ahead of schedule.
Create virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety, building sequencing, scheduling, and VR/AR experiences.
Keep abreast of the latest software and technology.