Senior Electrical Engineer (Power - Substation)

Vanderweil Engineers; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work culture

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Boston seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and manage utility electrical substations and power generation projects. This role requires extensive experience in electrical systems within the Substation and Power Industry, knowledge of relevant codes, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary between $165,000 and $200,000, with a hybrid work culture that promotes work/life balance and provides opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience designing and managing electrical systems in the Substation and Power Industry.
• Strong understanding of the ANSI/IEEE, NESC, NEC, IBC, and IECC.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of electrical engineers and designers providing technical direction.
• Manage technical direction and workload across multiple locations.
• Respond to Requests for Proposals from clients.
• Perform Quality Control and Quality Assurance tasks for large projects.
• Create, review, and oversee electrical designs.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

CYME

CDEGS

AGI32

Job description

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Electrical Engineer designing unique utility electrical substations and power generation projects, including combined heat and power, renewables, grid storage, and large district energy thermal generation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of electrical engineers and designers providing technical direction for complex utility substation and power generation projects.
• Manage technical direction and workload of electrical engineers and designers located in multiple locations across the US by reviewing project technical requirements, holding weekly project meetings, and evaluating workloads.
• Respond to Requests for Proposals from clients and other company groups and offices. Take lead responsibility for developing scope of work, labor effort, and cost for client provided RFPs.
• Perform Quality Control and Quality Assurance tasks for large projects and assist project leads with unique situations and demands.
• Create, review, oversee and professionally seal as required for electrical designs during different phases of projects including schematic design, design development, and construction documents in accordance with the Electrical Department’s procedures and standards and specific client standards, where applicable.
• Manage utilization of Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD-3D, and Substation Design Suite to model electrical system components and systems in accordance with the Department and client’s procedures and standards.
• Be knowledgeable of and manage utilization of electrical power programs such as ETAP, SKM, CYME, CDEGS, and AGI32 lighting software.
• Strong physical understanding of laying out switchyards through 500kV, electrical gear and spaces, sizing branch circuits, laying out devices, lighting layout, and circuitry, including lighting controls, in accordance with the Energy Codes.
• Relay, protection, and control knowledge a plus.
• Knowledgeable of associated Codes and Standards, including the ANSI/IEEE, NESC, IBC, IECC, and the NEC.
• Experience working on Utility Company projects and/or dealing with utilities for clients is desired.
• Project Management, including Construction Administration activities such as management of submittal reviews, RFI responses, and Shop Drawing reviews.
• Extensive understanding of electrical construction procedures and systems/materials used in constructing electrical systems and components.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to support team coordination activities.
• Participate in annual reviews for employees and implement performance improvement plans for employees performing below expectations.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Mentorship to younger personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems preferred.
• Professional Registration required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience designing and managing electrical systems in the Substation and Power Industry.
• Strong understanding of the ANSI/IEEE, NESC, NEC, IBC, and IECC.

Required Skills

• The preferred candidate will have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Our Flexible and 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.
• Our wellness programs prioritize our team members’ physical and behavioral health.

Pay range and compensation package

The compensation that we expect to pay for this position is commensurate with years of experience, professional licensure, geographic location, and education, but the total rewards package should be between $165,000 and $200,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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