CDM Smith · 23 hours ago
Electrical Engineering Manager – Industrial & Power
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$134K/yr - $248K/yr
15+ years expCDM Smith is a company committed to providing an unmatched employee experience, and they are seeking a senior Electrical Engineering Manager to lead their national electrical engineering practice. This role involves managing teams across the United States, providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for complex industrial and power projects.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide national leadership for the electrical engineering discipline, serving as the Technical Discipline Manager (TDM) for the Industrial & Power practice
Oversee and support Regional Technical Leads (RTLs) and electrical engineering teams nationwide
Establish and maintain discipline standards, design criteria, tools, and best practices across regions
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering leaders and staff, supporting performance management, technical growth, and succession planning
Drive growth of the electrical group through strategic hiring, capability development, and resource planning
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, technical excellence, safety, and quality
Serve as the senior technical authority for industrial electrical systems, including: Medium- and high-voltage power distribution systems, Substations, switchyards, and protection & control systems, Industrial and utility electrical infrastructure
Provide technical oversight, review, and approval of complex electrical designs, studies, calculations, specifications, and deliverables
Ensure consistency and quality across EPC, EPCM, and design-only projects
Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues, risk management, and constructability challenges
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, client standards, and firm procedures
Lead or support QA/QC reviews and continuous improvement initiatives across the discipline
Support delivery of large, complex Industrial and Power projects, including EPC and design-only engagements
Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality objectives are met
Engage directly with clients to understand technical needs, resolve challenges, and strengthen long-term relationships
Support proposal development, including technical approaches, execution strategies, staffing plans, schedules, and cost estimates
Contribute to national electrical strategy, including service offerings, tools, staffing models, and market alignment
Support business development efforts and strategic pursuits in industrial, power, and utility markets
Represent the firm at industry conferences, client meetings, and professional forums
Support development of internal technical guidance, white papers, lessons learned, and discipline standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline
Professional engineering (PE) license
15 years of related experience
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
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Expert knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices
Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
Expert knowledge of engineering design tools, including power system studies
Knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices
Proficiency with Microsoft business software, including Excel and Word
Preferred
Proven experience leading and managing electrical engineering teams, including senior or regional leaders
Experience serving as a Technical Discipline Manager (TDM) or equivalent technical authority
Experience overseeing Industrial EPC and EPCM projects
Substation experience, including industrial and utility applications
Understanding of FEL and FEED project delivery processes
Experience with design-build and progressive design-build delivery methods
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to obtain professional licensure in multiple states
Experience developing engineering estimates and supporting project budgeting and scheduling
Benefits
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Company
CDM Smith
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction firm that offers environmental, transportation, and energy-smart solutions and facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Wall
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Prescott
SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer
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