Senior Electrical Engineer

Vanderweil Engineers Llp; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Wellness programs

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Vanderweil Engineers Llp in Philadelphia seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer / Group Leader to design building infrastructure for healthcare, data centers and commercial projects. Role combines leadership with hands-on engineering across NEC-guided power, lighting and distribution systems.

The position requires 15+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, and a PE-credential is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineer on a variety of commercial projects from new construction to renovations through all phases from conceptual design to construction.
• 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 NEC codes and standards.
• Develop specifications, legends, site plans, lighting plans, power plans, one-lines, riser diagrams, details, schedules and load calculations.
• Lead the electrical team of engineers and designers and provide technical guidance in construction documents development and project support.
• Perform Construction Administration tasks such as field visits, RFIs, and review of shop drawings.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Leadership / team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

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.
• 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.