Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Engineer

The Weitz Company • McLean, VA

35d

About The Position

EPI Power, LLC, a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company, specializes in data centers and delivers electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. The VDC Engineer supports electrical construction projects by developing and coordinating digital models and documentation, improving project workflows, and providing technical support to project and field teams. The role also contributes to VDC standards, continuous improvement, training, technology implementation, and company initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 5 years in a construction role supporting VDC.
• 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

• Experience with LEAN principles.
• Data center experience.

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 implementing new software and hardware.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities, support companywide goals and initiatives, and collaborate with management on proposed changes.
• Assist with 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 the management team 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.

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.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

What This Job Offers

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