Lead Substation Electrical Engineer
Lead Substation Electrical Engineer
About Vanderweil Engineers
Vanderweil Engineers is a nationally recognized, top-ranked engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. For over 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.
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to join our team. You will be involved with a wide range of challenging and high-impact substation projects while growing your career in a stable, dynamic environment.
Location: Boston, MA headquarters (Seaport district), NYC, Philadelphia, PA, or Atlanta, GA (Hybrid schedule)
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and checking of substation physical design packages for greenfield, brownfield, retrofit, and equipment-replacement projects
- Develop/review one-lines, equipment layouts, bus arrangements, grounding plans/calculations, conduit/cable routing, station service, AC/DC systems, battery/charger systems, cable schedules, and equipment specifications
- Coordinate Protection & Control interfaces and related deliverables, including protection schematics, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, control wiring, panel interfaces, metering, and SCADA/communications requirements, as applicable to project needs and the candidate's experience
- Plan project design tasks, estimate effort, assign work, track progress, and review junior engineer/designer deliverables
- Coordinate with Structural, Civil, Transmission, SCADA/Controls, Telecommunications, and other disciplines to resolve design interfaces
- Participate in client meetings and technical coordination; document and close technical action items
- Support field investigations, existing-condition verification, constructability reviews, RFIs, submittals, and record-drawing updates
- Mentor developing engineers/designers
- Support proposal development, scope definition, and change-order technical development
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of high-voltage substation engineering/design experience
- High-voltage substation electrical engineering experience, with demonstrated expertise in Substation Physical design
- PE license or EIT with an active path toward PE
- Utility projects in the 34.5kV–500kV range
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and substation drawing-package development
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $145,000 – $180,000 plus bonus eligible pending years of experience, professional licensure and education
Work Culture: 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.
Wellness & Inclusion: We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we're proud to foster an equitable and inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
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