If you are looking for an opportunity to break away from your silo to grow your career while working on high profile Mission Critical Data Centers, we are looking for you.
We offer mentorship, growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. Join us to do the best work of your career as an Electrical Designer at our Boston, MA headquarters (Hybrid schedule - Seaport district - four minute walk from South Station)
As an Electrical Designer, you will be designing the building infrastructure for large scale mission critical data center projects or unique projects involving EV & PV Distribution, clean rooms, labs, or commercial hi-rises with integrated sustainability.
Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked national full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, and technology services. Working in multiple sectors including Mission Critical Data Centers, Science & Technology, Academic, Healthcare and Commercial buildings. In our 75th year 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.
Expand your skillset and have a voice by working outside the box with the way we approach projects at Vanderweil.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and coordinate electrical power distribution designs for mission-critical facilities, including UPS systems, standby generators, PDUs, switchgear, and associated infrastructure to support high-availability operations.
- Produce one-line diagrams, electrical plans, load calculations, equipment layouts, and construction documents while ensuring compliance with applicable codes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and stakeholders to integrate electrical systems into complex data center and critical environment projects, supporting design reviews, equipment selection, and technical problem-solving.
- Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, conducting site visits, and supporting commissioning efforts to verify system performance, reliability, and operational readiness.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of related experience
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- Revit is a plus
- NEC, IBC and IECC are a plus
- SKM is a plus
Flexible & Hybrid Culture
The compensation range is $85,000 - $105,000 plus bonus eligible pending years of experience, professional licensure and education.
At Vanderweil Engineers, we believe our best work is done when flexibility is offered. We know that work/life synergy 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.
Our wellness programs are above and beyond, as our team members physical and behavioral health are a priority.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
If you would like to connect with us for more information, please contact a member of our recruitment team or to learn more about our work culture, please visit us at www.vanderweil.com.
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Skills Required
- 4+ years of related experience
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with Revit
- Knowledge of NEC, IBC, and IECC
- Experience with SKM
What We Do
Vanderweil is a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, sustainability, commissioning, and power engineering firm dedicated to providing customized and innovative engineering solutions through excellent client service. We have designed MEP/FP systems for buildings of all types and sizes, as well as cogeneration plants up to 50 MW, chilled water plants up to 100,000 tons, hundreds of miles of transmission lines up to 345 kV, and utility grade substations up to 1,000 MVA. We seek to create engineering designs that reflect and support our client’s project goals for program functionality, quality and maintenance, aesthetics, environmental impact, occupant comfort and health, space use, performance, and cost. We achieve this through close collaboration with our clients and fellow team members. Sustainability is a core value at Vanderweil. Our buildings incorporate sustainability provisions ranging from the pragmatic to the cutting edge. We are an active participant in the AIA 2030 commitment and a LEED Proven Provider, a USGBC designation recognizing firms with exceptional performance. We are an independently owned company that values its clients, its employees and the environment. We strive to give opportunities to people of all backgrounds, and take seriously our role as professional engineers in upholding public safety and prioritizing our clients’ interests.
