Sr. Electrical Designer-Hybrid- Boston

Who we are

Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the U.S., our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.

 If you are looking for an opportunity to start or grow your career with some of the best minds in the industry, we are looking for you. We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment as well as an exciting array of projects and technologies to lead the industry. Join us to do the best work of your career as an Senior Electrical Designer, who has some desire to work in medium voltage, power generation, renewable generation, district heating, data centers and heavy industrial projects to join our specialized Power group in our beautiful Boston, MA office, which is located in the Seaport District.

Every Vanderweil Engineers team member brings something unique to the table.  Here is what we are looking for with this role under the direction of an Electrical Designer:

• Will learn design of campus electrical grids serving industrial manufacturing sites, district utility providers, and college/university electrical distribution systems.
• Will perform and coordinate designs of power generation facilities, battery storage facilities, renewable generation, utility grid interconnections, switchgear and substations, generators, and power distribution network using AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM360 or other Computer Aided Design Tools.
• Support electrical designs and deliverables for power engineering, cogeneration power plants, chiller plants, renewables and large industrial projects. Experience designing utility substations a plus.
• Able to work in a technical team and deliver design for various clients. 
• Learn how to maintain workloads, and technical issues. Work as a self-starter and independent as well as within a team environment.
• Coordinate layout of equipment and routing of piping, ductwork, electrical and other miscellaneous components with other disciplines and models
• Act as a technical resource for other team members on use of Revit and BIM software

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to understand IEEE, IBC, NESC, and NEC electrical codes and knowledge of industry products and design solutions. 
• 10+ years of computer aided drafting and design in Revit, and BIM360.
• Ideal candidate would have similar Power system design experience in an A/E consulting environment with Switchgear, transfer switches, generators, battery systems, variable frequency drives, motors, etc.
• Proficient in creating Revit content, model set-up and workflows
• Experience with Navisworks and BIM360 Cloud Collaboration is a plus
• Ability to learn new software programs and tools
• Ability to work with design software calculation tools such as AGI-32, DIA Lux, or Visual for lighting power density a plus.
• Microsoft Office experience, Word, Excel.
• Strong analytical ability
• Associate degree or equivalent from a vocational training program or technical school 

 Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees.  Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts. 

We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we're proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

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This is a high visibility role and the total compensation that we expect to pay for this position is dependent on years of experience, licensure, education, geographic location, and project portfolio but expected to be in the $90,000 to $125,000 range.