Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Engineer

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

EPI Power, LLC, a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company specializing in data centers, seeks a VDC Engineer to support fast-track electrical construction projects. The role develops and coordinates BIM deliverables and workflows, provides technical support to project teams, and helps improve construction planning, coordination, and field execution. It requires working six days per week, Monday through Saturday. The VDC Engineer creates electrical shop, DFI, and DFMA drawings; develops quantity takeoffs, bills of materials, schedules, models, renderings, and simulations; leads clash resolution and coordination; and supports project teams with constructability, execution planning, RFIs, and schedule phasing. The role also provides onsite project engineering and field installation monitoring, maintains digital BIM documentation and VDC standards, develops training materials, evaluates technology, analyzes project metrics, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

A minimum of five 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.
Ability to work six days per week, Monday through Saturday.

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.
Collaborate with preconstruction and field operations teams to create streamlined project workflows.
Assist project teams with execution plans, quantity takeoffs, constructability coordination, RFI visualization, and schedule phasing.
Lead clash resolution and coordination meetings and see outstanding items through to completion.
Facilitate problem-solving using 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.
Identify continuous-improvement opportunities and collaborate 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.