Senior Electrical Engineer — Power Systems & Infra Design

CDM Smith; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith Inc. in New York, NY seeks an Electrical Engineer 6 to lead complex electrical design projects for critical infrastructure.

You will develop master plans, distribution, protection, and renewable energy systems while guiding junior staff and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams. You will review designs for regulatory compliance, perform detailed power studies, and help deliver innovative solutions that meet project requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer license.
• 10 years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee electrical designs across power, protection, and renewable energy.
• Perform power system studies and electrical calculations.
• Review designs for compliance with regulations.
• Guide junior staff and collaborate with clients and teams.
• Support proposals and project scope, schedules, budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge management.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Power system analysis SKM/ETAP

MS Word & Excel

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Organizational skills

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Equivalent related experience accepted

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CDM Smith Inc. in New York, NY seeks an Electrical Engineer 6 to lead complex electrical design projects for critical infrastructure.

You will develop master plans, distribution, protection, and renewable energy systems while guiding junior staff and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams. You will review designs for regulatory compliance, perform detailed power studies, and help deliver innovative solutions that meet project requirements and industry standards.