Senior Electrical Engineer

Company Overview

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, Power, 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.

Our Power Group provides full-service engineering and design solutions for utility, institutional, and commercial clients across the U.S., with a strong focus on reliability, sustainability, and innovation. As part of our continued growth in the Power sector, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation to join our multidisciplinary team. This role plays a critical part in shaping the design of high-voltage substations that support the safe, efficient, and resilient operation of the nation’s electric grid.

The Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation is responsible for leading the development of physical and electrical design deliverables, coordinating design efforts with internal teams and external clients, and ensuring the successful execution of projects from concept to construction. This role requires deep technical knowledge, leadership in design coordination, and the ability to mentor junior designers.

If you are looking to grow your career while making a real difference in the power industry, we would love to have you on our team.

Some of your Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of substation physical and protection/control design packages for projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
• Oversee the preparation of equipment layouts, grounding designs, conduit/cable routing plans, and wiring diagrams.
• Direct the creation of panel layouts, protection schematics, and control wiring drawings in accordance with utility standards.
• Serve as the primary design interface with engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders to ensure design quality and schedule alignment.
• Support field installation efforts with constructability reviews, field markups, and as-built drawing updates.
• Review and approve drawing packages prepared by junior designers; provide mentoring and training support.
• Champion design quality and process improvements through peer reviews, lessons learned, and adoption of new tools and methods.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Power Engineering
• 12+ years of experience in high-voltage substation design for utilities, EPCs, or engineering firms.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD-3D, Inventor and Revit for substation design and modeling; MicroStation or Bentley experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of substation physical layouts, wiring standards, relay/control systems, and equipment specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-discipline design efforts and lead drafting teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project tools such as ProjectWise, SharePoint or similar project/document management tools.

Why Join Us:

• Play a key role in delivering high-impact substation projects that drive grid modernization and reliability.
• Lead design teams and mentor junior staff within a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
• Collaborate with top engineers and technical professionals across a range of power delivery disciplines.
• Enjoy a work culture that supports mentorship, continuous learning, and professional development at a leadership level.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path to continued growth in both technical expertise and leadership.

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. 

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.

This is a high visibility role and the total compensation that we expect to pay for this position is dependent on years of experience, licensure, education, geographic location, and project portfolio but expected to be in the $150,000 to $170,000 range.