Lead Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure E7

CDM Smith•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to provide technical leadership on infrastructure projects involving water, wastewater, industrial, energy, and facilities systems. The role leads the design and implementation of complex electrical systems, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and clients, and mentors junior engineers. Areas of work may include power distribution, protection and control, facility power systems, renewable energy, and electrical master planning. The position includes leading project teams, reviewing and approving designs, overseeing engineering analyses, serving as a technical contact for clients and agencies, and conducting site reviews. It also contributes technical materials and publications, supports proposals and client development, and participates in industry events. Travel may be required based on project needs, with travel listed as 10% or less.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Professional Engineer license.
12 years of related electrical engineering experience.
Expert knowledge of electrical low- and medium-voltage power distribution system design.
Expert knowledge of electrical engineering principles of design.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software, including Excel and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on project needs, workload, and business demands.

Responsibilities

Lead teams in planning, designing, and delivering moderate to highly complex electrical systems, including electrical master plans, low- and medium-voltage power distribution, protection and generation systems, facility power systems, and renewable energy solutions.
Review and approve electrical designs for compliance with applicable codes, regulations, firm standards, and industry best practices; perform final technical review and design sign-off as appropriate.
Perform and oversee power system studies, electrical calculations, lighting simulations and layouts, communications system designs, security system evaluations, and related engineering analyses.
Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients, industry partners, and regulatory agencies, collaborating to resolve technical issues and support project delivery.
Conduct site reviews and technical studies to confirm existing conditions and ensure designs align with project requirements and site-specific criteria; revise design requirements as needed.
Develop white papers, technical guidance, design documentation, studies, and other materials for the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management program, and prepare technical papers and designs for publication in industry journals.
Collaborate with sales staff to develop proposals and responses to requests for proposals.
Review proposal content for alignment with firm standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulations.
Meet with current and prospective clients to understand their design needs and support development of technical solutions.
Attend conferences, symposia, and other industry events to enhance the visibility of the firm’s expertise, services, and capabilities in collaboration with sales staff.
Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff; may supervise and review their work and support their professional development.
Perform other duties as required.