Electrical Engineering Leader

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineering Leader to provide expert technical guidance and oversight of the electrical engineering group. This role involves managing an industrial engineering team to deliver a variety of industrial design projects for the chemical, power, utilities, and manufacturing industries. The ideal candidate will have experience with designing and retrofitting industrial power distribution systems and substations. Additionally, the candidate should possess strong leadership skills and the ability to drive innovation in electrical engineering practices.

Preferred locations include : Wadsworth, OH; Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA; as well as CDM Smith offices located in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Georgia.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Management : Manage and supervise an industrial engineering team, providing technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff.
• Technical Oversight : Independently oversee and provide expert guidance on complex electrical system designs to meet client project requirements.
• Compliance Review : Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and sign off on completed designs.
• Policy Adherence : Ensure all designs follow firm policies, quality, and practices.
• Site Reviews : Perform site reviews and studies to ensure designs align with location specifications, updating design requirements as necessary.
• Knowledge Contribution : Develop white papers and technical design documentation for new or special case designs, and submit technical papers for publication in journals.
• Proposal Collaboration : Work with sales staff to create proposals in response to RFPs, ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices.
• Client Engagement : Meet with current and potential clients to review their design needs and provide technical guidance.
• Industry Visibility : Attend conferences and symposia to enhance the visibility of the firm's products and services.
• Primary Contact : Act as the main point of contact for external clients and industry contacts, collaborating with clients and government officials to clarify technical questions.
• Project Updates : Provide updates to project management as necessary.
• Mentorship : Mentor junior staff to develop their skills and prepare them for future growth within the firm.

Job Details

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline.

Ability to supervise the work of others.

EEO and Compliance

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.

Why CDM Smith

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Join Us

CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location

United States - Nationwide

Additional Details

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