Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Engineer - Electrical

About the role

EPI Power, LLC is a licensed electrical contractor specializing in data center projects. The Electrical VDC Engineer plays a crucial role in the design, management, and implementation of VDC systems, enhancing workflow efficiency and VDC utilization.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain training material alongside the learning and development team
• Support companywide goals and initiatives by identifying continuous improvement areas; collaborate with management on proposed changes
• Lead clash resolution and coordination meetings, seeing all items through to completion
• Facilitate problem solving using technology and collaboration with project teams, both internal and external
• Provide onsite project engineering for BIM projects and oversee all field installation monitoring efficiency, accuracy, and changes
• Prepare Electrical Shop, DFI, and DFMA drawings
• Provide quantity takeoff, bill of materials and schedules from BIM/3D models
• Research, test, and assist with implementation of new software and hardware
• Support project team(s) with execution plans, quantity takeoffs, constructability coordination, requests for information (RFI) visualization and schedule phasing capabilities
• Create virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, scheduling & VR/AR experiences
• Create and maintain training material alongside the learning and development team
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of VDC standards and best practices
• Compute and analyze metrics for management review; propose areas for improvement
• Provide technical support to project managers onsite and ensure all digital BIM documentation is current and available to the management team on or ahead of schedule

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years in a construction role supporting VDC
• Knowledge of NEC code
• LEAN principles experience is desirable
• Data center experience is strongly preferred

Skills

• Excellent time management and problem solving abilities
• Ability to read Electrical Design Documents, Electrical one line diagram and Electrical panel schedule
• Demonstrate initiative, independent judgement, and be analytical
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
• Detail-oriented and highly organized

Technology

• 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

Benefits

EPI offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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
• 401K 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