If you are looking for an opportunity to break away from your silo to grow your career while working on high-impact, technically demanding substation projects including greenfield EHV substations up to 500kV, brownfield retrofits in congested urban sites, complex bus reconfigurations under live conditions, and integrating advanced SCADA, automation, and communication systems, we are looking for you.
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.
We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. Join us to do the best work of your career as a Senior Electrical Designer either 100% remote or at our Boston, MA headquarters (Seaport district), NYC, Philadelphia, Atlanta offices. (Hybrid schedule)
As a Senior Electrical Designer, you will be leading the development of physical and electrical design deliverables, coordinating design efforts with internal teams and external clients, and ensuring the successful execution of projects from concept to construction.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of substation physical and protection/control design packages for projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
- Oversee the preparation of equipment layouts, grounding designs, conduit/cable routing plans, and wiring diagrams.
- Direct the creation of panel layouts, protection schematics, and control wiring drawings in accordance with utility standards.
- Serve as the primary design interface with engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders to ensure design quality and schedule alignment.
- Support field installation efforts with constructability reviews, field markups, and as-built drawing updates.
- Review and approve drawing packages prepared by junior designers; provide mentoring and training support.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience of high-voltage substation design
- Substation physical layouts, wiring standards, relay/control systems, and equipment specifications.
- Bachelors degree or relevant experience
- AutoCAD or Revit is a plus.
Flexible & Hybrid Culture
The compensation range is $130,000 - $160,000 plus bonus eligible pending years of experience, professional licensure and education.
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.
Learn more about our culture at www.vanderweil.com.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of high-voltage substation design experience
- Experience with substation physical layouts, wiring standards, relay/control systems, and equipment specifications
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
- AutoCAD or Revit experience
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.
