Building Power Systems Subject Matter Expert - Aviation & Infrastructure - PA/MD/NJ/DE
Job in
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19147, USA
Listed on 2026-06-21
Listing for:
CMTS LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Building Power Systems Subject Matter Expert - Aviation & Infrastructure - PA/MD/NJ/DE
Pennsylvania | Maryland | New Jersey |Delaware
Full-Time | On-Site | PA/MD/NJ/DE
Why CMTS?
Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With over 42 years of industry experience, CMTS has built a strong foundation for continued success, providing project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.
We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, and collaboration. CMTS is committed to maintaining a work environment that emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while supporting work-life balance and employee well-being. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.
About Your Role
The Building Power Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides technical leadership for the planning, design review, integration, and commissioning of electrical power systems supporting airport facilities and infrastructure. This includes medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, emergency power systems, generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), switch gear, transformers, and critical power monitoring systems.
The SME ensures electrical power systems are designed for high reliability, redundancy, and safety to support mission-critical airport operations such as terminals, airfield systems, security infrastructure, and life safety systems. They coordinate closely with electrical engineers, utility providers, contractors, and airport stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, aviation standards, and operational requirements while supporting system testing, commissioning, and long-term resilience.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering with 10 years of experience
- 20 years of experience working with Building Power Systems
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Minimum 15+ years of experience in large-scale electrical power systems design, construction, and commissioning.
- Extensive experience with medium-voltage (MV) distribution systems, including substations, switch gear, and feeders.
- Strong background in emergency power systems, including generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and backup power strategies.
- Experience with uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems supporting critical loads and mission-critical infrastructure.
- Demonstrated expertise in electrical redundancy, resiliency planning, and system reliability design for large facilities.
- Proficiency in performing and reviewing arc flash studies, coordination studies, and short-circuit analyses.
- Experience with electrical load calculations, demand analysis, and system capacity coordination.
- Strong understanding of electrical protection schemes, grounding, and power quality considerations.
- Experience reviewing and developing electrical design packages, specifications, and construction submittals.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), IEEE standards, and applicable airport or critical infrastructure electrical requirements.
- Experience supporting commissioning activities, functional testing, and system energization procedures.
- Ability to coordinate across mechanical, controls, and architectural disciplines for integrated building systems.
- Airport, transit, healthcare, or other large mission-critical facility experience preferred.
- Strong communication, technical leadership, and stakeholder coordination skills.
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- Lead the planning, design review, and technical oversight of building electrical power systems for airport facilities and infrastructure.
- Develop and review electrical design criteria, system layouts, single-line diagrams, and power distribution strategies.
- Oversee medium-voltage distribution systems, including substations, switch gear, feeders, and load centers.
- Provide technical guidance for emergency power systems, including generators,…
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