Senior Electrical Lead — Power Systems & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Electrical Engineer 7 to lead complex electrical design and construction projects that support critical infrastructure and communities. You will provide technical leadership for power distribution, protection, generation systems, and renewable energy projects, review designs, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to meet regulations and standards.

The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to expand expertise, and a mix of hybrid/on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, PE license, 12+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Experience leading complex electrical engineering projects and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, standards, and QA/QC practices.
• Familiarity with industry codes (NEC/NFPA/NESC/IEEE/UFC) and power-system studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex electrical designs including master plans, power systems, protection and renewable energy.
• Review designs for compliance with regulations, and sign off as permitted.
• Conduct site reviews and update design requirements as needed.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge management and papers.
• Collaborate with sales to develop proposals and client solutions.
• Meet with clients to understand current and future design needs.
• Attend industry events to showcase expertise and capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Technical leadership

3D/4D CAD platforms

QA/QC practices

Regulatory knowledge

Issue resolution

MS Office

Communication skills

Project mentoring

Multi-project governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

12 years of related electrical engineering experience

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an Electrical Engineer 7 to lead complex electrical design and construction projects that support critical infrastructure and communities. You will provide technical leadership for power distribution, protection, generation systems, and renewable energy projects, review designs, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to meet regulations and standards.

The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to expand expertise, and a mix of hybrid/on-site