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Electrical Designer

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Boston, MA, USA
85K-105K Annually
Mid level
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Boston, MA, USA
85K-105K Annually
Mid level
Design electrical infrastructure for mission-critical data centers and complex facilities. Develop power distribution designs, one-line diagrams, electrical plans, load calculations, equipment layouts, and construction documents. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and stakeholders on equipment selection and technical problem-solving. Support construction administration through RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, design reviews, and commissioning activities while ensuring code compliance and system reliability.
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If you are looking for an opportunity to break away from your silo to grow your career while working on high profile Mission Critical Data Centers, we are looking for you.

We offer mentorship, growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. Join us to do the best work of your career as an Electrical Designer at our Boston, MA headquarters (Hybrid schedule - Seaport district - four minute walk from South Station)

As an Electrical Designer, you will be designing the building infrastructure for large scale mission critical data center projects or unique projects involving EV & PV Distribution, clean rooms, labs, or commercial hi-rises with integrated sustainability.

Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked national full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, and technology services. Working in multiple sectors including Mission Critical Data Centers, Science & Technology, Academic, Healthcare and Commercial buildings. In our 75th year 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.

Expand your skillset and have a voice by working outside the box with the way we approach projects at Vanderweil. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and coordinate electrical power distribution designs for mission-critical facilities, including UPS systems, standby generators, PDUs, switchgear, and associated infrastructure to support high-availability operations.
  • Produce one-line diagrams, electrical plans, load calculations, equipment layouts, and construction documents while ensuring compliance with applicable codes.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and stakeholders to integrate electrical systems into complex data center and critical environment projects, supporting design reviews, equipment selection, and technical problem-solving.
  • Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, conducting site visits, and supporting commissioning efforts to verify system performance, reliability, and operational readiness.


Requirements:

  • 4+ years of related experience 
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience 
  • Revit is a plus
  • NEC, IBC and IECC are a plus
  • SKM is a plus


Flexible & Hybrid Culture

The compensation range is $85,000 - $105,000 plus bonus eligible pending years of experience, professional licensure and education.

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 at www.vanderweil.com.

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