Senior Electrical Systems Engineer: Power & Design Lead

CDM Smith; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Columbus, OH, is seeking a senior design engineer for our Industrial Business Unit to oversee electric master system designs, power systems, and renewable energy solutions for water, facilities, and environmental projects. You will guide junior staff, review proposals, and collaborate with clients and government stakeholders to ensure success.

The role requires extensive travel (20-40%), a Bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience, and a track record of delivering complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 15 years of related engineering experience required.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance on electric master system, power, facility, and renewable energy designs.
• Ensure firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
• Perform site reviews and studies to align with location specifications.
• Update design requirements as necessary.
• Contribute to Technical Knowledge Management with white papers and technical design docs.
• Submit papers and designs for publishing in technical journals.
• Collaborate with sales to prepare proposals in response to RFPs.
• Review draft proposals for regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Meet with clients to review design needs and future directions.
• Attend conferences to raise visibility of products/services with sales staff.
• Act as point of contact for external clients and industry contacts.
• Work with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions and inform project management.
• Provide training to junior staff and mentor for growth.
• Supervise junior engineers on project work.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CADD 3D/4D

Design skills

MS Office

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CADD tools

MS Office

Job description

CDM Smith in Columbus, OH, is seeking a senior design engineer for our Industrial Business Unit to oversee electric master system designs, power systems, and renewable energy solutions for water, facilities, and environmental projects. You will guide junior staff, review proposals, and collaborate with clients and government stakeholders to ensure success.

The role requires extensive travel (20-40%), a Bachelor's degree and 15 years of related experience, and a track record of delivering complex