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CDM Smith · 3 months ago

Senior Electrical Engineering Specialist

United States - Nationwide

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

CDM Smith is a company focused on impactful design and construction projects in electrical engineering. The Senior Electrical Specialist role involves creating complex designs for power systems and collaborating with clients to meet their design needs while mentoring junior staff.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyTransportationWater

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 similar calculations

Perform site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned 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)

Reviews 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

Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff

Mentor more junior staff and develop them for future growth within the discipline and firm

Qualification

Power system designElectrical calculationsCADD softwarePower system analysisCodesStandardsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills