Electrical Engineering Manager - Industrial & Power

Electrical Engineering Manager – Industrial & Power

We are seeking a senior Electrical Engineering Manager / Technical Discipline Manager (TDM) to lead, oversee, and grow our national electrical engineering practice. This role is responsible for managing Regional Technical Leads (RTLs) and electrical engineering teams across the United States, while providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for complex industrial, petrochemical, oil and gas, power, utility, and substation projects.

The Electrical Engineering Manager serves as the senior technical authority and discipline leader for the Industrial Unit, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, quality, and compliance across all projects. This role plays a critical part in expanding electrical capabilities across Industrial EPC, EPCM, and design-only delivery models, while supporting both project execution and long-term practice growth.

Preferred locations include Wadsworth, OH; Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA; and CDM Smith offices in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Georgia. Other CDM Smith U.S. locations may be considered based on candidate qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Practice, People, and TDM Leadership:
• 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.
• Technical Oversight, Authority, 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.
• Project Delivery and Client Engagement:
• 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.
• Provide technical leadership on projects such as:
• Power plant coal-to-gas conversions and energy transition projects
• Greenfield and brownfield substations
• Utility and infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater facilities
• Industrial and process facilities, manufacturing plants, and heavy industrial sites
• 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.
• Strategy, Growth, and Industry Presence:
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

EEO Statement:

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Job Site Location:

United States – Nationwide

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