Senior Electrical Engineer: Power & Industrial (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Bowie (MD); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith, a national engineering firm, seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and deliver complex substation and industrial power projects in a hybrid role across US offices. You will collaborate with top engineering talent, perform power system studies, and contribute to technical papers and knowledge management.

The position emphasizes mentorship of junior staff, cross-functional coordination, and adherence to location specifications while supporting client needs and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3 years of related experience; travel may be required.
• The frequency of travel is contingent on duties and workload.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Create basic to moderately complex designs of electric master system plans, power systems, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability/renewable energy systems, and other similar electrical systems with collaborative support.
• Conduct studies and electrical calculations for power systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm systems, security systems, and similar technical areas.
• Develop white papers and technical documentation to support the firm's technical knowledge management (TKM) and conduct site reviews and studies to ensure designs align with location specifications. Submit technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
• Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Attend conferences and symposia to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Mentor junior team members through technical guidance, training and collaborative work reviews.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems analysis

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

3 years of related experience

Tools

FEED delivery processes

Design-build

Job description

CDM Smith, a national engineering firm, seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and deliver complex substation and industrial power projects in a hybrid role across US offices. You will collaborate with top engineering talent, perform power system studies, and contribute to technical papers and knowledge management.

The position emphasizes mentorship of junior staff, cross-functional coordination, and adherence to location specifications while supporting client needs and project delivery.