Sr. Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Break away from your silo to grow your career while working on high profile projects. Take a leadership role and help shape the future of our growing Power Delivery Group.

Join us to do the best work of your career as a Senior Structural Engineer with our growing Power Group at our headquarters in Boston, MA (Seaport District) or New York, NY, or Philadelphia, PA or Atlanta, GA (hybrid schedule).

Vanderweil Engineers is a top-ranked national engineering firm specializing in Power, MEP/FP and technology systems for a wide range of market sectors. Over 75 years in operation with a staff of 500+ located across nine offices, we are proud to be one of the leading independently owned engineering firms in the country.

What You will Achieve

With our continued growth in the Transmission & Distribution sector, we are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer.  Work on critical infrastructure projects and contribute to the structural integrity of high-voltage substations nationwide.

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.

We offer clear paths for professional growth, leadership development, and the opportunity to directly impact our success as we expand into new markets and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Structural engineering and design of both transmission and distribution substations, including new builds, expansions, and retrofits.
• Perform and review structural analysis and design using software such as RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro, L-Pile, RAM Structural System, CSI SAFE, or MathCAD.
• Develop and oversee the production of structural construction documents, including detailed specifications, plans, and calculations for steel, concrete, and foundation systems.
• Evaluate existing structures for loading capacity, retrofit needs, and compliance with current codes.
• Coordinate with geotechnical teams for interpretation and application of soil data into foundation design.
• Support and lead field investigations, constructability reviews, and site assessments.
• Review and approve delegated design work from subconsultants or junior engineers, ensuring compliance with engineering best practices and project requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, designers, and drafters.

Requirements:  

• 8+ years of structural engineering experience,
• 3+ years in substation structural design for transmission and/or distribution facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license
• Designing and analyzing steel structures, equipment foundations, site civil systems for substations.

Flexible & Hybrid Culture  

Compensation range of $125,000 to $175,000 plus yearly merit bonus depending on years of experience, licensure, skill sets and education. In addition, we offer 401K company match, flexible work schedule, benefits and wellness program.

At Vanderweil Engineers, we believe our best work is done when flexibility is offered.

We know that work/life balance is crucial to our employees, our flexible and hybrid work style allows team members to have the freedom to be innovative, and drive results their way. To learn more about our work culture, please visit us at

Our wellness programs are above and beyond, as our team members physical and behavioral health are a priority.