Senior Electrical Engineer- Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are!

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 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 :

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 :

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.