Senior Electrical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are!

Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For over 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, Power, 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. Vanderweil has offices in New York City, Newark, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Alexandria, Atlanta, Miami and Charlotte.

Our Power Group  provides full-service engineering and design solutions for utility, institutional, and commercial clients across the U.S., with a strong focus on reliability, sustainability, and innovation. As part of our continued growth in the Power sector, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Electrical Revit Designer to join our multidisciplinary team. This position can be based in any of our offices nationwide, with a preference for our Boston office; however, candidates based in any Vanderweil office will be considered. This role plays a critical part in shaping the design of electrical power distribution, generation, renewables and other power systems that support the safe, efficient, and resilient operation of some of the most complex systems.

As a Senior Electrical Revit Designer in Vanderweil’s Power Group , you will be serving with and mentoring a team designing unique projects involving campus, industrial and institutional energy and utility generation systems, focused on simple cycle gas turbine and reciprocating engine power plants, combined heat and power, alternative fuels like biogas and hydrogen, fuel cells, thermal and battery storage, microgrids, among many other cutting-edge technologies. Vanderweil also serves a diverse set of clients including academic, biopharma, casino/hotel resorts, mission critical, and large scale and municipal utilities, among many other sectors.

Responsibilities include the following: 

• Produce drawings and design of electrical systems for heavy industrial projects using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems including switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, panelboards, generators, and transformers.
• Should be capable of designing switchgear, relaying & metering diagrams, lighting, raceways, grounding systems, and lightning protection systems with direction from engineers.
• Investigation and interpreting manufactures data, set up of model views and sheets using corporate standard.
• Assist in performing design calculations including feeder and branch circuit sizing, protective device sizing and voltage drop for review by the Engineer of Record.
• Crash Coordination of routing of cable, and miscellaneous components with other trades.
• Assuring tasks are complete, accurate and in accordance with good engineering practice.
• QA/QC Review project files for compliance with standards and procedures.
• Ability to interpret one-line diagrams, AC three-line diagrams and DC elementary diagrams.
• Design and layout systems, create drawings and wiring plans for installation a plus.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Associate degree or equivalent from a vocational training program or technical school.
• 8 plus years’ experience desired.
• Revit certification extremely required or capable of learning.
• Familiarity with NEC and NESC is essential, IEEE desirable.
• Experience using BIM360 Cloud Collaboration platform is a plus.
• Motivated and self-sufficient, strong computer skills and detail-oriented perspectives.
• Ability to work individually or in a team setting with strong interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook.

Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style 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.

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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 $90,000.00 to $115,000.00 annually.

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed skill or qualification. We recognize that candidates may bring valuable experience, transferable skills, and diverse perspectives that do not align perfectly with every requirement.