Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Design

CDM Smith; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an Electrical Engineering Specialist 5 to contribute to design and construction of power systems, including distribution, protection, and renewable energy projects in the United States. You will work with multidisciplinary teams on complex designs and use advanced engineering software.

The role emphasizes electrical calculations, studies, proposal reviews, and mentorship of junior staff, with travel as required and strong emphasis on codes and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop moderately to highly complex electrical designs for master plans, distribution, protection, generation models, and renewable systems.
• Perform electrical calculations for distribution, lighting, and related systems.
• Incorporate revisions and markups into drawings and documentation.
• Support power system studies and perform calculations.
• Conduct site reviews to verify conditions and update design criteria.
• Collaborate with sales to develop proposals and review drafts for standards compliance.
• Meet with clients to understand current and future electrical design needs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Power system design

Electrical calculations

CAD/CADD 3D/4D

Client liaison

Team collaboration

Code compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an Electrical Engineering Specialist 5 to contribute to design and construction of power systems, including distribution, protection, and renewable energy projects in the United States. You will work with multidisciplinary teams on complex designs and use advanced engineering software.

The role emphasizes electrical calculations, studies, proposal reviews, and mentorship of junior staff, with travel as required and strong emphasis on codes and client requirements.