About US!
Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked national full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, and technology services. Working in multiple sectors including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare and Commercial buildings. In our 75th year 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.
If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds in the industry, we are looking for you. We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. Join us to do the best work of your career as a Senior Mechanical Piping Designer in our Power Group Team in Boston, MA (Hybrid role).
Our Power Group, for which this role would be supporting, is leading the future of the energy and utility generation industry, focused on combined heat and power, alternative fuels like biogas and hydrogen, fuel cells, battery storage, among many other cutting-edge technologies. Expand your skillset and have a voice by working outside the box with the way we approach projects at Vanderweil.
Some of your responsibilities include the following
- Produce drawings and design of piping and ductwork systems for industrial projects such as cogeneration power plants, central heating and cooling plants, renewable energy systems and large chillers and boilers
- Develop equipment general arrangement drawings, piping plans and section drawings
- Develop 3D model of design
- Design and model equipment skids, selection and design of pipe supports
- Coordinate layout of mechanical equipment and routing of piping, ductwork, and miscellaneous components with other trades
- Create and modify technical drawings and schematics from engineer markups using AutoCAD and REVIT
- Assure designs are complete, accurate and in accordance with good engineering practice
- Review project files for compliance with company and/or client standards and procedures
- May travel to project sites to observe existing conditions
- Review equipment and component submittals for compatibility with design
- Locate pipe supports based on general rules of thumb. Engineer to finalize support design and locations
- Locate instruments on piping plans based on P&IDs
- Provide feedback to engineers regarding feasibility of arrangements and design
- Attend client/contractor review meetings
- Oversee and check the work of junior designers
- Other duties as assigned
Every Vanderweil Engineers team member brings something unique to the table. Here is what we are looking for with this role:
Essential Skills & Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent from a vocational training program or technical school
- 10 plus years’ experience desired
- Knowledge of ASME codes and industry piping standards required
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is strongly preferred
- 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
- Customer service perspective with the ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients
- Knowledge in MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook
Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture
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 online.
The compensation that we expect to pay for this position is commensurate with years of experience, professional licensure, and education and is expected to range from $90,000 to $120,000 annually, plus benefits.
If you're excited about the role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Let's have a conversation.
Skills Required
- Associate degree or equivalent vocational training or technical school education
- 10 or more years of experience
- Knowledge of ASME codes and industry piping standards
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
- Strong computer skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Customer service orientation and ability to communicate with staff and clients
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
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.
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