Job Description
Junior Electrical Design Engineer - MEP /
Data Center Construction Support Location:
Travel-based, USA Job Type:
Full-Time Company:
VADD Construction Services About VADD Construction Services VADD Construction Services supports large-scale data center construction projects for leading technology and colocation clients. Our team works in fast-paced construction environments where electrical design coordination, documentation accuracy, code compliance, and collaboration with project stakeholders are critical to successful delivery. Job Summary VADD Construction Services is seeking a Junior Electrical Design Engineer with 3-5 years of professional electrical design experience , preferably in an MEP consulting engineering firm or electrical building systems design environment . This is not an entry-level student, technician, electrician, low-voltage cabling, IT/networking, or controls-only role . The ideal candidate has hands-on experience preparing and reviewing electrical design documents for building projects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, emergency power, panel schedules, load calculations, one-line diagrams, and construction documents . This role will support data center construction projects by coordinating electrical design requirements, reviewing project documents, supporting RFIs/submittals, and working with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and outside disciplines. Key Responsibilities Assist with the design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for data center and commercial construction projects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, emergency/standby power, panel schedules, load calculations, one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, and construction documents. Review electrical plans, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements. Coordinate electrical design information with project managers, senior engineers, subcontractors, vendors, architects, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and other outside project stakeholders. Support RFI responses, change order documentation, 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 resolution. Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities for electrical systems. Help track electrical scope, schedule impacts, design changes, and coordination issues throughout the project lifecycle. Apply company policies, project management procedures, documentation standards, and electrical engineering best practices. Required Qualifications Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering strongly preferred. 3-5 years of professional electrical design experience required. 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. 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 operations experience is not required. Physical Requirements Ability to work on active construction sites, including standing, walking, climbing stairs, and working in varying site conditions. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Benefits Competitive salary Paid time off and holidays Performance-based incentives Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): 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? Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience:
Electrical engineering: 3 years (Required) License/Certification:
Autodesk Revit MEP Certification (Preferred) Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical Certification (Preferred) Professional Engineer (PE) Electrical & Computer Engineering (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred) Work Location:
On the road
