Virtual Design & Construction Engineer – Electrical

Contrack Watts, Inc.

Electrical VDC Engineer managing data center projects and implementing VDC systems for EPI Power, LLC. Collaborating with teams to streamline workflows and enhance VDC utilization on construction projects.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Assist project team(s) with execution plans, quantity takeoffs, constructability coordination, requests for information (RFI) visualization and schedule phasing capabilities
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
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

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

BIM3D modeling4D modelingquantity takeoffconstructability coordinationclash resolutionNEC codeLEAN principlesElectrical Design DocumentsElectrical panel schedule

Soft Skills

problem solvingtime managementinitiativeindependent judgementanalytical skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedcollaboration