CDM Smith

Senior Professional Electrical Engineer

CDM Smith$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
  • Professional engineering (PE) license required.
  • 7 years of relevant experience or equivalent directly related experience.
  • Experience with power system analysis software like SKM Power Tools or ETAP preferred.
  • Familiarity with industry and federal codes (NEC, NFPA, etc.) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Create complex designs for electric master systems and renewable energy systems.
  • Conduct power system studies and electrical calculations for various systems.
  • Develop technical documentation to support knowledge management.
  • Perform site reviews to ensure design compliance with location specifications.
  • Collaborate with sales staff on proposals for client requests.
  • Attend conferences to enhance the firm's product visibility.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Engagement with a variety of projects across multiple industries.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in electrical engineering.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Senior Professional Electrical Engineer, you will:
- With general direction, create basic 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.
- Perform studies of power systems and electrical calculations for electrical systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm, security, and other similar calculations.
- Develop white papers and technical documentation to support the firm's technical knowledge Management (TKM).
- Perform site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Update design requirements as necessary.
- Contribute to the firm's technical knowledge management TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc. Submit technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
- Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (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 current and future design needs.
- Attend conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentor more junior staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm. May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.

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Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license.
- 7 years of related experience.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

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 Window and ETAP.

Skills and Abilities

- Expert knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
- Expert knowledge of 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.

Additional Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate's work experience, education/training and key skills.

Massachusetts Applicants

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About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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