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Senior Electrical Engineer

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Boston, MA, USA
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Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for designing power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power systems for complex building projects. Leads technical teams, coordinates with multidisciplinary design teams, manages budgets and schedules, ensures code compliance, and supports construction administration through field visits, RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and field reports. The role also includes conceptual studies, client presentations, staff development, and maintaining high-quality deliverables.
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WHO WE ARE?

Vanderweil Engineers specializes in MEP/FP and technology services engineering and construction / commissioning support for buildings, sustainable design, central heating and chiller plants, power generation, and transmission and distribution projects. Founded in 1950, Vanderweil is consistently ranked among the top U.S. engineering firms. With offices throughout the United States, Vanderweil is a company that values its clients, its employees and the environment. We are currently recruiting for an experienced, senior level Electrical Engineer for our Boston office.



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Execute electrical designs in accordance with the Electrical Department’s Procedures and Standards and specific client standards where applicable. 
  • Works in conjunction with Managing Principal, Project Managers and Electrical Team Leader plan the work and balance deliverables with budgets.
  • Maintains understanding of project schedule, status and technical issues. Review all designs issued prior to client submission with supervisor and Department Head. 
  • Able to lead technical team and deliver design for various clients. Provide support to assigned staff on technical and administrative issues. 
  • 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. 
  • Will be responsible for the design of power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power supply in accordance to all applicable NEC codes and standards. 
  • Develop and evaluate best engineering solutions for projects, including commercial, mission critical, healthcare, science, technology, government and specialty markets
  • Works as part of project team in the production of engineering solutions for large scale and complex building projects, corroborates/coordinates with other design team members including architect, mechanical or structural engineers to ensure electrical systems are integrated with the project’s goals
  • Manage budgets and scope of work
  • Perform Construction Administration tasks such as field visits and subsequent issuance of field reports, responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.
  • Perform studies associated with conceptual designs which may require site surveys of existing conditions, system sizing and definition of required space for anticipated electrical equipment 
  • Perform other duties as assigned

OPERATIONS & STAFF DEVELOPMENT

  • Actively manages technical tasks and project efforts within the Electrical Team in close coordination with the Electrical Lead balancing deliverables, client expectations and budget based upon the allocated fee. 

MARKETING/SALES

  • Strong written and verbal skills required.
  • Participates in and/or conducts presentations to clients when discipline input is required


KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Exceptional knowledge of Excel, Revit, SKM, AGI 32 and AMPCALC 4 required
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Proven Leadership experience 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Degreed (BSEE preferred) and licensed or ability to attain licensure in MA within one year
  • 10 to 15 years experiences in MEP consulting, design-build, architectural or construction companies
  • EIT required, PE preferred, LEED preferred

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and an opportunity for growth. We believe in the quality of life and work life balance for our employees.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

 

To hear more about working at Vanderweil, but not ready to apply? Connect with us for information.


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