Senior Electrical Engineering Specialist

Overview

Are you interested in working on design and construction projects that impact our world? CDM Smith offers opportunities to delve into many aspects of electrical engineering, including the design of complex power systems, observation and construction services, and power system analyses. We want to match you up with the projects that inspire you and provide opportunities to collaborate on challenging and meaningful work using innovative, state-of-the-art software and programs.

At CDM Smith, we are invested in your success. We offer flexible work options and sign-on bonus considerations for the successful candidate. We have multiple openings for Senior Electrical Specialists.

• Create moderate to highly complex designs of electric master system plans, power systems, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability/renewable energy systems, and other similar electrical systems.
• Execute a variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.
• Incorporate changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects. Contribute to studies of power systems and electrical calculations for electrical systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm, security and other related calculations.
• Perform site reviews and studies as needed to ensure designs align with location specifications. Update design requirements as necessary.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposals (RFPs). Review draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. Meet with current and potential future clients to review their design needs.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff. Mentor junior staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm.

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree. 7 years of related experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on duties and workload.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing power systems for water, wastewater, industrial, federal, and transit facilities. Experience designing medium and low-voltage power distribution systems. Familiar with industry and federal codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, NESC, IEEE, UFC, etc.). Experience conducting power system analysis using software such as SKM Power Tools for Windows and ETAP.

• EEO Statement: CDM Smith is 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, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Job Site
  
  Location:
  
  United States - Nationwide
• Agency Disclaimer: All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement to receive payment for your placement.
• Travel: 5%
• Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular
• Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship for this position
• Pay Range: Minimum $81,765 to Maximum $134,909
• Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
• Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
• Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment.