VDC Electrical Design Engineer - Data Center BIM

EPI Power

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

EPI Power, LLC, a data center builder and subsidiary of The Weitz Company, seeks an experienced VDC/BIM Engineer to support project teams from preconstruction through commissioning. You will develop 3D/4D models, prepare drawings, and coordinate with preconstruction and field teams to improve constructability and schedule.

Candidates should have 5+ years in construction with NEC knowledge and data center experience; LEAN experience is desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Prepare Electrical Shop, DFI, and DFMA drawings.
  • Provide quantity takeoff, bill of materials and schedules from BIM/3D models.
  • Create streamlined workflows throughout the duration of a project by collaborating with preconstruction and field operation teams.
  • 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.
  • Create 3D and 4D models, renderings and simulations for presentations, project pursuits, preconstruction and construction operation efforts.
  • Create and maintain training material alongside the learning and development team.
  • Research, test, and assist with implementation of new software and hardware.
  • Support companywide goals and initiatives by identifying continuous improvement areas; collaborate with management on proposed changes.
  • 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.
  • Create virtual simulations to validate and improve site logistics, safety concerns, building sequencing, scheduling & VR/AR experiences.
  • Keep abreast of the latest software and technology

Skills

Time management
Reading electrical design docs
Initiative & judgment
Verbal & written communication
Project prioritization
Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite
Autodesk
Revit
Navisworks
SketchUp
Fuzor
InfraWorks
Adobe Suite
JDE
Procore
Bluebeam

Job description

EPI Power, LLC, a data center builder and subsidiary of The Weitz Company, seeks an experienced VDC/BIM Engineer to support project teams from preconstruction through commissioning. You will develop 3D/4D models, prepare drawings, and coordinate with preconstruction and field teams to improve constructability and schedule.

Candidates should have 5+ years in construction with NEC knowledge and data center experience; LEAN experience is desirable.

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