Vanderweil Engineers - Alexandria, VA
posted 5 days ago
Vanderweil Engineers is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Alexandria, VA office in a hybrid role. As a top-ranked national full-service engineering firm, we specialize in MEP/FP and technology services across various sectors, including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare, and Commercial buildings. With nearly 75 years of operation and a staff of over 450 across ten offices, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading independently owned engineering firms in the country. This position offers an opportunity to grow your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry, providing stability and growth in a dynamic environment. In this role, you will mentor and guide project teams in producing engineering solutions for large-scale and complex building projects. You will collaborate with other design team members, including architects, site/civil engineers, and mechanical engineers, to ensure that electrical systems align with the project's goals. Your responsibilities will include executing electrical designs according to the Electrical Department's Procedures and Standards, as well as specific client standards when applicable. You will need a strong understanding of electrical distribution equipment, workspace requirements, general power needs for various facilities, and emergency systems such as generators and lighting inverters. Additionally, you will prepare backup documentation to support design efforts, including load calculations, voltage drop calculations, and lighting power density assessments. Proficiency in modeling one-line diagrams in SKM and conducting short circuit analysis and coordination studies is essential. You will also create specifications for basic projects using CSI MasterFormat and on-drawing specifications, while maintaining a strong understanding of applicable codes and standards. This position requires a commitment to sustainability, and LEED accreditation is a plus.