Electrical Engineering Design

As an Electrical Design Engineer 5, you will design electrical systems that support critical infrastructure and make a meaningful impact on communities. This role involves contributing to challenging design and construction projects across a range of electrical engineering disciplines, including complex power system design and analysis, field investigations, and construction‑phase services. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply advanced tools and technologies, and work on projects aligned with your technical interests and career goals.

CDM Smith offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities to expand your expertise and flexible work options that support your needs both inside and outside of work. A sign‑on bonus may be considered for the successful candidate.

Develop basic to highly complex designs for electrical master plans, power systems, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability and renewable energy systems, and similar electrical systems.

Perform power system studies and electrical calculations, including lighting simulations and layouts, communications, fire alarm, security, and related facility system analyses.

Conduct site reviews and technical studies to confirm existing conditions and ensure designs align with site‑specific requirements. Revise design criteria and requirements based on findings.

Contribute to the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) program by developing white papers, technical design documentation and case studies related to new, specialized, or complex designs and studies.

Review draft proposals for alignment with firm standards, industry best practices, and applicable federal, state and local requirements.

Meet with current and prospective clients to understand their present and future design needs and help develop appropriate technical solutions.

Provide technical guidance, training and mentorship to junior staff to support their professional growth within the discipline and firm.

Review and, as assigned, supervise the project work of junior engineers.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology or a related discipline.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on project needs, workload, and business demands.

Experience with electrical power systems for water, wastewater, industrial, federal and transit facilities.

Proficiency in power system planning.

Experience with distributed generation, alternative energy and microgrid systems.

Experience with additional electrical system analysis software such as EasyPower, EDSA/Paladin, CYME or Milsoft.

Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design principles.

Advanced knowledge of CADD, 3D and 4D design software and practices.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word and Excel.

Strong knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations.

Amount of Travel Required
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. 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

H-1B or TN Visas for this position.

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