National Electrical Engineering Leader & Technical Manager

CDM Smith; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 128,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager / Technical Discipline Manager to lead and grow our national electrical engineering practice across the United States. This role oversees RTLs and electrical teams, sets standards, and ensures technical excellence across EPC and related delivery models.

Ideal candidates will provide strategic direction, mentor leadership, and drive growth while maintaining compliance with codes and client standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide national leadership for the electrical engineering discipline, serving as the Technical Discipline Manager (TDM) for the Industrial & Power practice.
• Oversee and support Regional Technical Leads (RTLs) and electrical engineering teams nationwide.
• Establish and maintain discipline standards, design criteria, tools, and best practices across regions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering leaders and staff, supporting performance management, technical growth, and succession planning.
• Drive growth of the electrical group through strategic hiring, capability development, and resource planning.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, technical excellence, safety, and quality.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Electrical engineering principles

Regulations expertise

CADD (3D/4D)

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Education

BSc / BE in Electrical or related

PE licensure

Equivalent related experience

Tools

CADD software (3D/4D)

Power system studies tools

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager / Technical Discipline Manager to lead and grow our national electrical engineering practice across the United States. This role oversees RTLs and electrical teams, sets standards, and ensures technical excellence across EPC and related delivery models.

Ideal candidates will provide strategic direction, mentor leadership, and drive growth while maintaining compliance with codes and client standards.