Department Head - Electrical - Mission Critical Focus

RG Vanderweil.com•Boston, MA

1d•$175,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For over 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 are seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer to serve as Electrical Department Head for our Boston office. This is a high-impact leadership role for an accomplished professional who wants to shape technical excellence, mentor talent, and influence the direction of complex, high-profile projects across mission critical and commercial markets.

Requirements

15+ years of experience designing Electrical systems in high performance facilities including measurable data center experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of Revit / BIM is required.
Communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
Experience with mission critical data centers is required.
A Professional Engineering (PE) license is necessary as you will be the engineer on record for several projects.

Nice To Haves

Professional commitment to sustainability, LEED accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead projects in the production of engineering solutions for large scale and complex data centers, and commercial projects; corroborates/coordinates with other design team members including client, site/civil and mechanical engineers to ensure electrical systems are integrated with the project’s goals.
Lead the design and execution of medium voltage (typically 5kV to 35kV) distribution systems for critical infrastructure, industrial plants, or utility substations. Responsible for ensuring system reliability through detailed protection schemes and power system studies.
System Design: Develop detailed engineering designs for MV systems, including the selection and specification of transformers, switchgear, breakers, and cables.
Protection Schemes: Design and implement protection and control (P&C) schemes. This includes developing protective relay settings (e.g., SEL or Basler) and creating relaying diagrams and control schematics.
Prior experience in utility-scale microgrids or renewable energy interconnection.
Execute electrical designs in accordance with the Electrical Department’s Procedures and Standards and specific client standards where applicable.
Understanding of electrical distribution equipment and workspace requirements; general power associated with mission critical data centers and experience with office, laboratories, schools; lighting layout, circuitry and lighting controls.
Use Revit to model electrical system components in accordance with the departments and client’s procedures and standards
Prepare backup documentation to support design efforts including but not limited to load calculations, voltage drop calculations, lighting power density using ComCheckEZ and lighting illumination levels.
Maintains strong understanding of applicable Codes and Standards