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VADD Construction Services

Position Overview

VADD Construction Services is seeking an experiencedElectrical Engineer / Owners Representativewith strong experience in thedesign of core and shell (base building) projects, including urban commercial office buildings, laboratory facilities, or educational campuses.

This role represents the owners interests throughout the design and construction lifecycle and requires an engineer who understandsbase building systems rather than tenant fit-outs or interior renovations. The ideal candidate will have spent most of their career working in aconsulting engineering or A/E firm environmentdesigning building systems and coordinating closely with architects and project stakeholders.

Candidates should be comfortable managingmultiple projects simultaneously across conceptual design, design development, and construction phases, while providing engineering insight and guidance to owners, architects, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Owner Representation

• Serve as theowners technical representativeduring design and construction.
• Provide engineering guidance to owners regardingelectrical infrastructure, building systems, and design decisions.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and quality throughout project delivery.

Base Building / Core & Shell Design Oversight

• Review and coordinate electrical system design forcore and shell buildings, greenfield developments, and laboratory facilities.
• Ensure building electrical systems are properly designed for long-term flexibility and tenant build-outs.
• Review engineering drawings and BIM models developed in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.

Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate witharchitects, engineers, and consultantsthroughout project development.
• Interface directly with architects on a daily basis to resolve design issues and coordinate building systems.
• Manage communication betweenowners, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Design and Construction Support

• Review and comment on:
  • Submittals
  • RFIs
  • Design reports
  • Change orders
• Provide written engineering opinions and recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and review construction progress.

Project Management Support

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously across various phases:
  • Conceptual design
  • Design development
  • Construction
• Provide technical guidance during design reviews and coordination meetings.

Typical Day-to-Day Activities

In their current or previous role, a strong candidate will likely:

• Manage engineering efforts formultiple building projects simultaneously.
• Work regularly inCAD or BIM platforms such as Autodesk Revit.
• Review contractor submittals and provide written comments.
• Author engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Provide written recommendations to owners and architects, often through detailed emails responding to technical questions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 8+ years of experience in building systems design.
• Experience designingcore and shell / base building projects.
• Majority of experience supporting:
  • Urban commercial office buildings
  • Laboratory facilities
  • Educational campuses
• Professional experience working for:
  • Consulting engineering firms
  • Architecture/Engineering (A/E) firms with in-house MEP services

Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in:

• Coordinating withinternal and external consultants
• Interfacing withowners
• Working closely witharchitects on a daily basis

Electrical Engineering Capabilities

Strong candidates should be able to:

• Size theservice entrance for a buildingbased on mechanical systems and building use.
• Performelectrical load calculationsfor entire building distribution systems.
• Demonstrate deep familiarity with the National Electrical Code.
• Interpret mechanical equipment cut sheets and properly size:
  • Breakers
  • Conductors
  • Distribution equipment
• Estimatefault current throughout electrical distribution systemswithout relying solely on software tools.
• Work closely with CAD or BIM drafters to develop electrical drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience with:
  • Greenfield development
  • Core and shell commercial construction
  • Laboratory and higher education buildings
• Certifications such as:
  • Project Management Professional
  • LEED Green Associate

Ideal Candidate Background

The strongest candidates will likely:

• Have spent46 years early in their career at one consulting engineering firm, gaining foundational design experience.
• Have worked primarily inconsulting engineering environments rather than contractor roles.
• Be comfortable managingmultiple projects at different design stages simultaneously.
• Have experience coordinating witharchitects dailyas part of the design process.

Experience That May Not Be a Strong Fit

Candidates may be less aligned with this role if they have:

• Primarilydata center design experience.
• Experience primarily working directly for large technology owners such as
  Microsoft, Google, or Amazon Web Services.
• Technician-focused career backgrounds rather than engineering design.
• Significant early-career experience working primarily for construction contractors.
• Educational backgrounds limited toengineering technology or two-year degrees.

Employment Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.