Senior Electrical Engineer - Vanderweil Engineers : Job Details

Who we are!

Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked national full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP, and technology services. Working in multiple sectors including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare and Commercial buildings. Approaching our 75th year in operation with a staff of 450+ located across ten offices, we are proud to be one of the leading independently owned engineering firms in the country.

If you are 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 an ever-changing volatile environment. Jump start your career by joining our dynamic team in New York City.

Some of your responsibilities include the following:

• Execute electrical designs in accordance with the Electrical Department's Procedures and Standards and specific client standards where applicable.
• Understanding of electrical distribution equipment and work space requirements; general power associated with office, laboratories, schools; lighting layout, circuitry and lighting controls.
• Some knowledge of emergency systems including generators, ATS and lighting inverters.
• Use Revit to model electrical system components in accordance with the department's and client's procedures and standards
• Prepare backup documentation to support design efforts including but not limited to load calculations, voltage drop calculations, lighting power density using ComCheckEZ and lighting illumination levels.
• Ability to model a one-line diagram in SKM and execute a short circuit analysis and coordination study.
• An understanding of applicable Codes and Standards.
• May create specifications for basic projects utilizing CSI MasterFormat and on drawing specifications.
• Works as part of project team in the production of engineering solutions for large scale and complex building projects, corroborates/coordinates with other design team members including architect, site/civil and mechanical engineers to ensure electrical systems are integrated with the project's goals.
• May perform site surveys of existing conditions to provide the basis of design activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Working knowledge of Revit required.
• Strong understanding of the NEC, IBC and IECC.
• SKM, AGI 32 and AMPCALC 4 desired.
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 7 plus years' experience
• LEED accreditation helpful
• Ability to attain FE/PE