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About the Role

Lead complex electrical design projects for critical infrastructure, developing and overseeing designs for power distribution, facility systems, protection, generation, and renewable energy solutions. Perform technical studies, guide junior staff, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop basic to highly complex electrical designs, including electrical master plans, power systems, protection and generation models, facility power systems, and sustainability and renewable energy systems.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and approve completed designs.
• Perform power system studies and electrical calculations for power distribution, lighting, communications, fire alarm, security, and other electrical systems.
• Ensure all designs comply with firm policies, procedures, and technical standards.
• Conduct site investigations and technical studies to verify existing conditions and ensure designs align with site-specific requirements.
• Revise design criteria and requirements as necessary.
• Contribute to the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management program by developing white papers, technical guidance, design documentation, and case studies.
• Prepare and submit technical papers and designs for publication in industry journals.
• Collaborate with sales staff to develop proposals in response to client requests for proposals.
• Review proposals for compliance with firm standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulations.
• Meet with current and prospective clients to understand and evaluate their present and future design needs.
• Attend conferences, symposia, and other industry events to enhance the visibility of the firm’s capabilities, products, and services.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff.
• Supervise junior engineers and review their project work.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• 10 years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on project needs, workload, and business demands.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design principles and project management practices.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software such as SKM Power Tools or ETAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project teams, vendors, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and financial performance.
• Experience designing medium- and low-voltage electrical systems for water, wastewater, industrial, federal, or transit facilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design projects from planning through construction.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, NESC, IEEE, UFC, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Hands-on experience performing power system studies using SKM Power Tools and/or ETAP.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, client relationships, and financial performance.

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 10 years of related electrical engineering experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Salary/Compensations

• USD $138,258.00 - $241,966.00

About the Company

• CDM Smith is committed to offering an unmatched employee experience, focusing on meaningful projects, career journey shaping, and a supportive work environment.
• Our employees are the heart of our company, and we aim to provide a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment that fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development.
• We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions, and bring diverse perspectives.
• CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
• CDM Smith Inc. reserves the right to require consumer reports or investigative consumer reports for employment verification, education, licensure, and credit checks where applicable.
• CDM Smith may also conduct drug testing for designated positions.
• CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.