Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Power & Grid Systems

CDM Smith; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 105,227 - 184,142; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an Electrical Design Engineer 5 to design electrical master plans, power systems, and facility power solutions for critical infrastructure. You’ll lead complex studies, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver compliant, value-driven designs.

Travel up to 10% may be required; you’ll engage with clients, develop proposals, and support project delivery using tools like SKM, ETAP, and EasyPower.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• PE license or registration preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical master plans, power systems, and facility power designs.
• Perform power system studies and calculations.
• Review site conditions and revise design criteria accordingly.
• Mentor junior staff and support technical knowledge sharing.

Skills

Electrical design

CADD & 3D design

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

SKM Power*Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

EDSA/Paladin

CYME

Milsoft

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States seeks an Electrical Design Engineer 5 to design electrical master plans, power systems, and facility power solutions for critical infrastructure. You’ll lead complex studies, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver compliant, value-driven designs.

Travel up to 10% may be required; you’ll engage with clients, develop proposals, and support project delivery using tools like SKM, ETAP, and EasyPower.