Prefabrication Project Engineer – Electrical Systems Lead

WEITZ-ABITAT MISSION CRITICAL; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits (HSA, FSA)

Employer-Paid Disability

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

EPI Power, LLC in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead development of electrical prefabricated assemblies at our Des Moines prefabrication shop. This role blends design work (50%) with hands-on shop-floor execution (50%), collaborating with production teams to optimize prefab fabrication.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in electrical construction or prefabrication, strong CAD skills, and the ability to translate concepts into manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical construction, prefabrication, mechanical fabrication, or manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience using tools and working in a production or field environment.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and convert them into accurate, manufacturable plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models for assemblies.
• Translate designs into production drawings, diagrams, and BOMs.
• Identify design gaps and engineer manufacturable solutions.
• Incorporate DFM and DFA principles throughout product development.
• Create templates, jigs, fixtures, and standardized manufacturing methods.
• Collaborate with VDC team to ensure modeling accuracy for prefab production.
• Prototype new assemblies on the shop floor and refine methods with production teams.
• Use tools and fabrication equipment to validate and improve manufacturing processes.
• Assist with sequencing, layout optimization, and material flow improvements.
• Support quality, safety, and efficiency standards for prefab category.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and adapt designs based on real-world conditions.
• Lead a division or category of prefabrication including conduit assemblies, lighting, racks, underground.
• Maintain design standards, efficiency targets, and documentation for your category.
• Coordinate material needs, alternates, and sourcing with procurement team.
• Track production status and support improvements in throughput and consistency.

Skills

3D CAD

Reading drawings

Prototyping

Hands-on tools

Excel

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

DFM/ DFA

Tools

Revit

Shapr3D

SolidWorks

Inventor

Stratus

CNC workflows

Excel

Word/PowerPoint/Outlook

Job description

EPI Power, LLC in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead development of electrical prefabricated assemblies at our Des Moines prefabrication shop. This role blends design work (50%) with hands-on shop-floor execution (50%), collaborating with production teams to optimize prefab fabrication.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in electrical construction or prefabrication, strong CAD skills, and the ability to translate concepts into manufacturable solutions.