Sr. Electrical Designer

About US

Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked national planning and design firm since 1950 in the heat transfer/fluid mechanics branch of mechanical engineering and the 3-phase power branch of electrical engineering. Our firm provides sustainable design of mechanical and electrical infrastructure for buildings, which accounts for a third of the construction cost and all the operational carbon emissions. We work on teams with some of the most creative architects and accomplished contractors in the country.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound environmental impact as a Senior Electrical Designer on our Power Group Team in either LA County, CA, Boston, MA, Phoenix, AZ, or New York, NY. (Hybrid onsite role)
What You’ll Achieve
As a Senior Electrical Designer, you will be working on large campus electrical generation and distribution projects - industrial and institutional campuses (such as universities, airports, municipal/federal, gaming (i.e.: casinos); electrical infrastructure modernization design & planning, infrastructure required to meet growing electrical needs due to electrification of building design + electrical vehicle charging infrastructure; microgrids to support reliability and resiliency of critical facilities including traditional generation, solar PV, and battery storage systems; substation design.

The Power Group provides large scale utility and energy engineering services with our team of highly trained and experience engineers who are focused on thermal and electrical utilities. We have designed more than 500 central energy plants and many miles of distribution systems.

You will:

• Lead various electrical project designs including electrical one-lines, schematics, layouts, power systems, lighting systems, grounding, protection and controls, site and facility design.
• Power generation or heavy industrial projects including medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems including switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, panelboards, generators, and transformers.
• Work with project managers, engineers, and designers to review/refine project designs and documents.
• Train, mentor, develop team of drafting, detailing and design staff members.
• Review electrical design drawings as part of QA/QC process.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors.

Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Vanderweil Engineers team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:
Essential Requirements

• 10+ years electrical design background
• Must have the ability to create and modify technical drawings and schematics using AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of BIM/Revit is a plus.
• Ability to interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams and DC elementary diagrams.
• Expert in design, layout of electrical systems including equipment, cable trays, conduits.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in related field

Who We Are
We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds in the industry, we’re looking for you.
Vanderweil Engineers is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture
At Vanderweil Engineers, we believe our best work is done when flexibility is offered.
We know that work/life balance 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. To learn more about our work culture, please visit us at www.vanderweil.com.

Our wellness programs are above and beyond, as our team members physical and behavioral health are a priority.

Positions in NYC or Long Beach, CA may expect a salary range anywhere between $90,000 and $110,000 for a Senior Designer position depending on years of experience and education. Please reach out to us to discuss total rewards and compensation package.