Electrical Engineering Specialist 8 - Power & Industrial

CDM Smith; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Columbus, OH, is seeking a senior design engineer for our Industrial Business Unit to oversee electric master system designs, power systems, and renewable energy solutions for water, facilities, and environmental projects. You will guide junior staff, review proposals, and collaborate with clients and government stakeholders to ensure success.

The role requires extensive travel (20-40%), a Bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience, and a track record of delivering complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 15 years of related engineering experience required.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance on electric master system, power, facility, and renewable energy designs.
• Ensure firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Perform site reviews and studies to align with location specifications.
• Update design requirements as necessary.
• Contribute to Technical Knowledge Management with white papers and technical design docs.
• Submit papers and designs for publishing in technical journals.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare proposals in response to RFPs.
• Review draft proposals for regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Meet with clients to review design needs and future directions.
• Attend conferences to raise visibility of products/services with sales staff.
• Act as point of contact for external clients and industry contacts.
• Work with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and inform project management.
• Provide training to junior staff and mentor for growth.
• Supervise junior engineers on project work.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Design skills

MS Office

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CADD tools

MS Office

Job description

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Job Description

Our Industrial Business Unit is a strong design-builder that delivers water, facilities and environmental projects to address client challenges in the most promising markets.

• You'll provide oversight, leadership, and expert technical guidance on designs like electric master system plans, power system and protection models, facility power systems, and renewable energy systems—all at moderate to high complexity levels to meet client needs.
• Ensure that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
• Update design requirements as necessary.
• Contribute to firm's Technical Knowledge Management by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
• Submit technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Act as point of contact for external client and related industry contact.
• You'll work with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and keep project management informed with timely updates.
• Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentor more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• Supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of CADD 3D and 4D software and best practices
• Strong design and calculation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to help clients understand complex concepts
• Ability to work effectively across all levels in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Amount Of Travel Required

20% - 40%

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Pay Range Max

USD $236,558.00

Pay Range Min

USD $127,878.00