Electrical Group Leader- Power and Substation

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WHO WE ARE!

Vanderweil Engineers is a top-ranked, full-service consulting engineering firm. Our firm is approaching our 75th year in operation with a staff of 500+ headquartered in Boston with 10 offices throughout the US. Vanderweil Engineers specializes in MEP/FP and technology services, working in multiple market sectors including Power, Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Healthcare, and Commercial buildings. Our Power Group provides engineering for electrical plants, as well as utility substation and Transmission & Distribution projects.

If you are a talented and enthusiastic leader looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds in the industry, we are looking for you. We offer growth and stability in a team-oriented environment. Join us to do the best work of your career as Electrical Group Leader - Power and Substations in our Boston, MA office.

As an Electrical Group Leader - Power and Substations, you will be leading our team designing unique power projects, including combined heat and power, renewables, grid storage, and large district energy thermal systems and utility substations. This position also works closely with our Transmission & Distribution Group. We are looking for an experienced and energetic leader who enjoys guiding the technical and financial performance of the group and working in a team environment .

SOME OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage technical direction and workload for our team of electrical engineers and designers located in multiple locations across the US by reviewing project technical requirements, holding weekly meetings, evaluating workloads, and approving timecards.

• 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, and seal as required electrical designs for 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 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.

• Knowledgeable of associated Codes and Standards, including the ANSI/IEEE, NESC, IBC, IECC, and the NEC.

• 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.

• Conduct 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems . Professional Registration required.

• Minimum of 15 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.

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

• Fluency in Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

OUR FLEXIBLE AND HYBRID CULTURE

At Vanderweil Engineers, we believe our best work is done when flexibility is offered. We know that work/life synergy is crucial to our employees, therefore our flexible and hybrid work style (2 days per week remote) allows team members to have the freedom to be innovative, and drive results their way, while also building 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 in the workplace.

If you would like to connect with us for more information, please contact a member of our recruitment team, or to learn more about our work culture, please visit us at www.vanderweil.com

The compensation that we expect to pay for this position is commensurate with years of experience, professional licensure, and education.