CDM Smith ยท 3 months ago
Electrical Engineer 1 (2026 Graduates)
CDM Smith is looking for an Electrical Engineer 1 to join their team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role involves creating basic designs of electrical systems and performing studies and calculations to meet client project requirements, while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities
Creates basic designs of electric master system plans, power system, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability/renewable energy systems, and other similar electrical systems
Performs studies of power systems and electrical calculations for electrical systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm, security and other similar calculations of basic complexity to meet client project requirements
Assists with the selection and specification of electrical components including: motor control centers, switchgears, transformers, etc
Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs
Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications
Updates design requirements as necessary
Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc
Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals
Performs other duties as required
May create or work with a team to create a poster or other presentation material for a conference
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline
0 years of experience
Basic Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices
Basic Knowledge of engineer principles of design
Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.)
Good verbal and written communication skills
Company
CDM Smith
Louis Perry Group (now CDM Smith) is a privately owned engineering and construction firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities.