Senior Electrical Engineer- Hybrid

Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked national full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, and technology services. Working in multiple sectors including Mission Critical Data Centers, Science & Technology, Academic, Healthcare and Commercial buildings. In our 75th year with a staff of 500+ located across nine offices, we are proud to be one of the leading independently owned engineering firms in the country.

We offer mentorship, growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. Join us to do the best work of your career as a Senior Electrical Engineer / Group Leader to join our growing team in our Miami, FL 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.

Some of your responsibilities include the following:

Every Vanderweil Engineers team member brings something unique to the table. Here is what we are looking for with this role:

• 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).

• Responsible for the design of power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power supply in accordance with all applicable NEC codes and standards. Maintain a strong understanding of associated Codes and Standards and ensure compliance in all team activities.Document design calculations and design path decisions.

• 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.
• Be part of the project team in the production of engineering solutions for large scale and complex building projects.
• Develop and evaluate best engineering solutions for projects, and support and perform quality control reviews at various stages of design.

• 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..
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers. Continuously evaluate and improve the Team’s deliverable quality, communications and attitude as well as review designs with QA-QC Engineer and Department Head.
• Work in conjunction with the Managing Principal, Project Managers and Electrical team to plan the work and balance deliverables with budgets on multiple projects..
• 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.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• 15+ years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
• Revit knowledge is a plus.
• Understanding of the NEC, IBC and IECC.
• SKM, AGI 32 and AMPCALC 4 desired.
• PE license highly preferred

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.

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

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