Senior Electrical Engineer

Socket.dev; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderweil Engineers in Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer / Group Leader to design building infrastructure for diverse projects including healthcare, data centers, science & technology, academic and commercial buildings, with a hybrid schedule.

You will serve as lead project engineer from concept to construction, coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, lead the electrical team, and guide construction documents, field visits, RFIs, and shop drawings.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Understanding of the NEC, IBC and IECC.
• PE license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineer on commercial projects from concept to construction.
• Coordinate design with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Design power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power per NEC codes.
• Develop specifications, diagrams, load calculations, schedules.
• Lead electrical team and guide construction documents and technical issues.
• Perform construction administration: field visits, RFIs, shop drawings.

Skills

15+ years of related experience

NEC/IBC/IECC understanding

Leadership and project leadership

PE license is a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

About Us!

Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For 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.

If you’re ready to grow your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’d love to hear from you. We offer both stability and growth opportunities in today’s fast-changing environment.

Join us to do the best work of your career as a Senior Electrical Engineer / Group Leader in our Philadelphia office (Hybrid Schedule).

What You will Achieve:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer / Group Leader, you will be designing the building infrastructure for various projects including Healthcare, Mission Critical Data Centers, Science and Technology, Academic and Commercial buildings.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead project engineer on a variety of commercial projects from new construction to renovations through all phases from conceptual design to construction.
• Project types include but are not limited to office buildings, labs, data centers, academic, high rise residential, hotels, museums, industrial, financial, government.
• Coordinate design with internal teams (mechanical, plumbing, sustainability) and external stakeholders (architects, contractors, consultants).
• Design of power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power supply in accordance with all applicable NEC codes and standards.
• Develop specifications, legends, site plans, lighting plans, power plans, one-lines, riser diagrams, details, various schedules such as panelboard schedules and mechanical schedules as well as load calculations.
• Lead the electrical team of engineers and designers and provide technical guidance in the development of the construction documents as well as support assigned staff on technical and administrative issues..
• Perform Construction Administration tasks such as field visits and subsequent issuance of field reports, responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.

Essential Skills:

• 15+ years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
• Understanding of the NEC, IBC and IECC
• PE license is a plus

Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture:

We know that work/life integration is important to our employees. Our hybrid work style (up to 2 days remote per week) allows team members to have flexibility while building their skills through in-person exposure to industry experts.

We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we’re proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Learn more about our culture at www.vanderweil.com

The total compensation that we expect to pay for this position is dependent on years of experience, licensure, education, geographic location, and project portfolio but expected to be in the $150,000 to $190,000 range.

Vanderweil Engineers is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace.