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Company Overview
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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Description
Are you an experienced electrical engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and leading projects that strengthen critical infrastructure and improve communities?
At CDM Smith, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions for some of the nation's most important water, wastewater, industrial, energy, and facilities projects. As a technical leader, you'll guide the design and implementation of complex electrical systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor the next generation of engineers, and partner with clients to drive successful project outcomes.
Whether your expertise includes power distribution, protection and control, facility power systems, renewable energy, or electrical master planning, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while continuing to grow your career within a collaborative, employee-focused culture.
At CDM Smith, we invest in our people. You'll enjoy opportunities for technical leadership, professional development, industry engagement, and flexible work options that support success both at work and in life.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, and delivery of moderately to highly complex electrical systems, including electrical master plans, low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, protection and generation systems, facility power systems, and renewable energy solutions.
Perform and oversee power system studies, electrical calculations, lighting simulations and layouts, communications systems designs, security systems evaluations, and other related engineering analyses.
Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients, industry partners, and regulatory agencies, collaborating to resolve technical issues and support successful project delivery.
Conduct site reviews and technical studies to confirm existing conditions and ensure designs align with project requirements and site-specific criteria. Revise design requirements as needed.
Contribute to the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management program by developing white papers, technical guidance, design documentation, studies, and other materials related to new or specialized applications. Prepare technical papers and designs for publication in industry journals.
Collaborate with sales staff to develop proposals and responses to requests for proposals. Review proposal content for alignment with firm standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulations.
Meet with current and prospective clients to understand their existing and future design needs and support the development of appropriate technical solutions.
Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients, industry partners, and regulatory agencies, collaborating to resolve technical issues and support successful project delivery.
Attend conferences, symposia, and other industry events to enhance the visibility of the firm’s expertise, services, and capabilities in collaboration with sales staff.
Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff. Supervise and review the work of junior engineers and support their professional development and growth within the discipline and firm.
Perform other duties as required.
Skills & Abilities
Expert Knowledge of electrical low and medium voltage power distribution system design.
Expert Knowledge of electrical engineer principles of design.
Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer license.
12 years of related electrical engineering experience.
Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on project needs, workload, and business demands.
Amount of Travel Required
10% or less
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Additional Pay Range Information
CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available
No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc.
and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Pay Range Max
USD $260,208.00
Pay Range Min
USD $140,670.00
Responsibilities
Expert Knowledge of electrical low and medium voltage power distribution system design.
Expert Knowledge of electrical engineer principles of design.
Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer license.
12 years of related electrical engineering experience.
Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on project needs, workload, and business demands.
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