Break away from your silo to grow your career while working on high profile Power Generation & Substation projects providing full-service engineering and design solutions for utility, institutional, and commercial clients across the U.S.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound impact, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team at our Boston, MA headquarters. (Hybrid schedule - Seaport District - four minute walk from South Station)
This role plays a critical part in shaping the design of high-voltage substations that support the safe, efficient, and resilient operation of the nation’s electric grid.
Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For over 75 years, we've delivered innovative solutions across diverse sectors—including Power, Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare and Commercial. As one of the largest independently owned engineering firms, our team of 500+ professionals operates from nine offices nationwide, bringing deep expertise and a commitment to excellence to every project.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of substation physical and protection/control design packages for Power Generation projects including grid connected and off grid standalone projects from 50MW to 500MW.
- Grid scale Battery Energy Storage from 50MW to 250MW/1000 MWhrs.
- Electrical scope includes grid interconnection typically 34.5kV to 500kV and balance of plant systems inside the Power Island.
- 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.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in high-voltage substation design for utilities, EPCs, or engineering firms.
- Knowledge of substation physical layouts, wiring standards, relay/control systems, and equipment specifications.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Power Engineering
- AutoCAD, Inventor and Revit for substation design and modeling is a plus
- MicroStation or Bentley is a plus
Flexible & Hybrid Culture
Compensation range is $150,000 to $180,000 plus bonus dependent on years of experience, licensure, education and project portfolio
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.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in high-voltage substation design for utilities, EPCs, or engineering firms
- Knowledge of substation physical layouts, wiring standards, relay/control systems, and equipment specifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or power engineering
- Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit for substation design and modeling
- Experience with MicroStation or Bentley
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.
