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CDM Smith

Electrical Engineering Leader

CDM Smith, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Electrical Engineering Leader responsible for providing expert technical guidance and oversight of the electrical engineering group. Manages an industrial engineering team to deliver a variety of industrial design projects for the chemical, power, utilities, and manufacturing industries. Designs and retrofits industrial power distribution systems and substations. Demonstrates strong leadership and drives innovation in electrical engineering practices. Job Title:

Electrical Engineering Leader Group:

IND Employment Type:

Regular Job Site Location:

United States - Nationwide 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. Qualifications

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: Ability to supervise the work of others. Proven experience leading a team of industrial electrical engineers. Understanding of FEL, FEED delivery process. Experience with progressive design build and design build delivery methods. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to obtain licensing in multiple states. Ability to provide detailed engineering estimates. Ability to maintain project budget and schedule. Additional Information

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. Visa Sponsorship Available:

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position. Travel:

10% of time; assignment category: Fulltime-Regular. Pay Range:

Minimum $133,016 – Maximum $246,043. Pay Notes:

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Other

Why CDM Smith?:

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) Join Us:

CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience, where you work on meaningful projects and receive support for career growth and development. Important:

Massachusetts applicants: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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