Project Engineer (Electrical) - Data Center Contruction

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits Package

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Voluntary Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Engineer to support planning, buyout, and closeout across assigned projects. You will coordinate with the VDC team, review drawings, assist with submittals, and track RFIs to ensure alignment with NEC and project specifications.

Travel/relocation may be required for upcoming projects. The role welcomes both entry-level and experienced candidates who are organized, proactive, and collaborative, with strong communication and attention to

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar role; engineering coursework or internship counts
• Engineering degree is a plus
• LEAN principles experience is desirable
• Knowledge of NEC code is a plus

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and project scope
• Coordinate with VDC team and review BIM/shop drawings
• Assist with submittals preparation and tracking
• Support procurement and material tracking
• Participate in coordination and project meetings
• Support prefabrication coordination
• Maintain engineering logs and documentation
• Coordinate with Engineering, VDC, Procurement, and Field teams
• Ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications
• Support Engineering Project Manager and Project Manager
• Identify and help resolve technical and coordination issues
• Support quality control and installation verification
• Assist with as-built documentation and project closeout
• Track engineering deliverables and project deadlines
• Coordinate with field team and provide technical support
• Issue and track RFIs
• Support preparation and tracking of MTOs
• Support engineering deliverables (cable schedules, panel schedules, as-builts)

Skills

Initiative

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Job Description:

Are you looking to join a company with opportunity for growth and development? EPI Power is hiring a Project Engineer to be responsible for several functions throughout the duration of assigned projects including planning, buyout, management and closeout. This role actively assists the project team in monitoring project status and identifying issues that may impact the project schedule and/or budget. The ideal candidate is open to travel and/or relocation based on upcoming project needs. EPI is hiring both entry-level and experienced Project Engineer candidates.

This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, Monday – Saturday.

What You’ll Do:

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and project scope
• Coordinate with VDC team and review BIM/shop drawings
• Assist with submittals preparation and tracking
• Support procurement and material tracking
• Participate in coordination and project meetings
• Support prefabrication coordination
• Maintain engineering logs and documentation
• Coordinate with Engineering, VDC, Procurement, and Field teams
• Ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications
• Support Engineering Project Manager and Project Manager
• Identify and help resolve technical and coordination issues
• Support quality control and installation verification
• Assist with as-built documentation and project closeout
• Track engineering deliverables and project deadlines
• Coordinate with field team and provide technical support
• Issue and track RFIs
• Support preparation and tracking of MTOs
• Support engineering deliverables (cable schedules, panel schedules, as-builts)

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar role, industry related degree/coursework, or related internship experience
• Engineering degree is a plus
• LEAN principles experience is desirable
• Knowledge of NEC code is a plus

Skills:

• Displays a high level of initiative and is comfortable making independent judgement
• Analytical thinker who enjoys solving problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work in a collaborative, supportive, team environment
• Organized and a high attention to detail
• Flexibility

Technology:

• Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Autodesk software programs (Revit AutoCAD and Navisworks)
• Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire (JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling software, etc.)

What We Offer:

• 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

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