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Junior Electrical Project Engineer - Data Center Construction

VADD Construction Services Odessa, TX

Odessa, TX

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Full time AutoCAD BIM CAD

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Job Description

The Junior Electrical Project Engineer role focuses on on-site electrical design coordination and construction documentation for data center projects. Based in Odessa, TX, this position supports active construction sites and collaborates with project teams to ensure electrical systems meet project requirements throughout the build lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for data center and commercial construction projects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, emergency and standby power, panel schedules, load calculations, single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, and construction documents.
Review electrical plans, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings for accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project requirements.
Coordinate electrical design information with project managers, senior engineers, subcontractors, vendors, architects, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and other external stakeholders.
Support responses to RFIs, change orders, commissioning checklists, field reports, and project closeout documentation.
Participate in site meetings, field walks, and inspections to identify design or installation issues and help coordinate timely resolutions.
Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities for electrical systems.
Track electrical scope, schedule impacts, design changes, and coordination issues throughout the project lifecycle.
Apply company policies, project management procedures, and electrical engineering best practices in daily work.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering strongly preferred.
3 to 5 years of professional electrical design experience.
Experience with MEP consulting, electrical building systems design, or construction document production.
Experience preparing or reviewing electrical design deliverables such as power plans, lighting plans, panel schedules, load calculations, one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, short-circuit or coordination studies, fire alarm layouts, or low-voltage coordination drawings.
Working knowledge of NEC, electrical construction standards, and building system coordination.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Ability to coordinate with architects, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to travel and work on active construction sites as needed.

Technologies

AutoCAD
Revit
Procore
Bluebeam
MS Project
Electrical analysis software

Benefits

Competitive salary
Paid time off and holidays
Performance-based incentives
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at an MEP consulting engineering firm.
EIT / FE certification.
Experience with data center, mission-critical, commercial, industrial, healthcare, or institutional projects.
Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, BIM coordination, or electrical analysis software.
Light data center exposure is helpful, but heavy data center only experience is not required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work on active construction sites, including standing, walking, climbing stairs, and adapting to varying site conditions.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Experience

Electrical engineering experience of 3 years is required.

Licenses and Certifications

Autodesk Revit MEP Certification (Preferred)
Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical Certification (Preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) Electrical & Computer Engineering (Preferred)

Willingness to Travel

50% travel (Preferred)

Work Location

On the road

Application Questions

What is your desired salary range?
Do you have a completed Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and at least 2 years of professional U.S. experience performing electrical design work such as power distribution, load calculations, panel schedules, one-line diagrams, NEC compliance, or AutoCAD/Revit electrical drawings?

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