Energy & Electrification Strategy Lead

CDM Smith; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Energy and Power Discipline Leader to drive growth in electrical resiliency, electrification, EV fleets, and renewable energy across federal, state, and local clients. You will develop concepts, strategy, and implement electrification integration into evolving grid landscapes.

The role focuses on leading cross-functional teams, delivering client-focused solutions, and guiding projects from concept through design and implementation in a dynamic, matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and PE license.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the development of analysis, evaluation, design, and development of approaches for electric vehicle fleet adoption.
• Provide electrification and renewable energy advisory and design support nationwide.
• Educate internal leaders on new policies and funding opportunities for electrification.
• Lead qualitative and quantitative analysis, including financial modeling and cost-benefit analyses.
• Champion R&D initiatives related to green/electrification/renewable energy.
• Lead cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams on complex strategic efforts.
• Be a seller and a doer, guiding clients in new mobility areas.
• Collaborate across practices to advance the evolving discipline.
• Mentor technical staff at varying levels.
• Collaborate with researchers, vendors, and clients; conduct webinars and luminescence activities.
• Support TGAs related to power for data centers, clean energy, decarbonization, and campus grid modernization.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Client engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Energy and Power Discipline Leader to drive growth in electrical resiliency, electrification, EV fleets, and renewable energy across federal, state, and local clients. You will develop concepts, strategy, and implement electrification integration into evolving grid landscapes.

The role focuses on leading cross-functional teams, delivering client-focused solutions, and guiding projects from concept through design and implementation in a dynamic, matrixed organization.