Senior Electrical Engineer/Project Manager - Power Group

RG Vanderweil.comBoston, MA
$150,000 - $200,000Hybrid

About The Position

Vanderweil Engineers is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a desire to work in medium voltage, power generation, renewable generation, district heating, data centers, and heavy industrial projects to join their specialized Power group in their Boston, MA or NYC offices. This role involves detailed design of campus electrical grids, power generation facilities, and distribution systems, leading technical teams, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards. The company is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm with 75 years of experience, specializing in MEP/FP and technology services across various sectors. They offer stability and growth opportunities, with a team of over 500 professionals operating from nine offices nationwide.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of IEEE, IBC, NESC, and NEC electrical codes and knowledge of industry products and design solutions.
  • Ability to perform system studies with industry software such as SKM ETAP, CYME, CDEGS, AMPCALC 4 for arc-flash, short circuit, grounding, relay settings, time current curves (TCC), voltage drop calculations, and motor starting analysis, is required.
  • Strong analytical ability.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide presentations, interface with management and clients, attend meetings and produce written reports.
  • Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in related field of power generation and heavy industrial projects, medium voltage (5kV/34.5kV) and low voltage (480V) design of industrial and process plants.
  • Understanding of LV and MV Switchgear functionality, Motor Control Centers (MCCs) as well as Starters and VFDs.
  • CSI Specification knowledge and understanding required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree (BSEE) required.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, AEC 3-D software such as Autodesk Revit or BIM 360 is desired.
  • Ability to work with design software calculation tools such as AGI-32, DIA Lux, or Visual for lighting power density is desired.
  • Operations and Maintenance methods of design consideration desired.
  • Electrical Testing understanding desired.
  • PE preferred
  • LEED preferred
  • PMP a plus

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for detailed design of campus electrical grids serving industrial manufacturing sites, district utility providers, and college/university electrical distribution systems.
  • Design of power generation facilities, utility grid interconnections, switchgear and substations, generators, and power distribution network.
  • Execute electrical designs and deliverables for power engineering, cogeneration power plants, chiller plants, and large industrial projects.
  • Able to lead technical team and deliver design for various clients. Provide support to assigned staff on technical and administrative issues.
  • Maintains understanding of project schedule, status, and technical issues. Review all designs issued prior to client submission with supervisor and Department Head.
  • Maintains strong understanding of all associated Codes and Standards and ensure compliance in all Team activities.
  • Continuously improves the Team’s deliverable quality, communications, attitude, and efficiency.

Benefits

  • wellness programs
  • hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week)
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