Senior Professional Electrical Engineer

CDM Smith is a company that values its employees and offers a supportive work environment. They are seeking a Senior Professional Electrical Engineer to work on design and construction projects, focusing on electrical systems and power systems analysis, while providing mentorship to junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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 Windows and ETAP