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Lead Electrical Engineer

CDM Smith

Knoxville, TN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Software, Background Investigation, Business Development, Business Solutions, CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Communication Skills, Conferences, Construction Planning, Construction Projects, Construction Support, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Design Evaluation, Documentation, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Industry Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Knowledge Management, Leadership, Low Power, Low Voltage (LV), Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Motor Control Systems, Multitasking, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Needs Assessment, Power Generation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Professional License, Project Development, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Publications, Quality Control, Regulatory Requirements, Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales, Sales Prospecting, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Statutory Laws, Switchgear, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Publications, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Technical Training, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Technology White Papers, White Papers, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Knoxville, TN
POSTED
7 days ago
**Company Overview** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/resources/videos/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 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 Description** Are you interested in providing technical leadership for complex electrical design and construction projects that strengthen communities and critical infrastructure? CDM Smith is seeking a licensed **Lead Electrical Engineer** to provide expert technical direction, design oversight, and quality leadership across multidisciplinary projects. In this role, you will guide the development of complex electrical systems, resolve challenging technical issues, review and approve engineering deliverables, and support projects from planning through construction. This is a hybrid position with a strong preference for candidates based in **Knoxville, Tennessee** . You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, clients, and business development teams across the water, wastewater, industrial, federal, transportation, and infrastructure markets. You will also mentor developing professionals, contribute to the firm’s technical knowledge, and help advance electrical engineering standards and practices. CDM Smith is invested in your professional growth and offers flexible work options to help employees balance their professional and personal responsibilities. A sign-on bonus may be considered for the successful candidate. As a **Lead Electrical Engineer** , you will: + Work independently and serve as a senior technical authority for electrical engineering projects of moderate to high complexity. + Establish technical direction and provide expert guidance for electric master plans, power distribution systems, protection and generation models, facility power systems, and sustainability and renewable energy systems. + Oversee the development of electrical calculations, studies, drawings, specifications, and other technical deliverables. + Review electrical designs for technical accuracy, constructability, quality, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. + Review and approve completed designs and engineering documents within the limits of professional licensure and assigned authority. + Ensure that designs follow firm policies, quality-control procedures, technical standards, and established engineering practices. + Resolve complex or unusual technical issues and support project teams in evaluating design alternatives. + Conduct site investigations, field reviews, and technical studies to verify existing conditions and confirm that designs align with project and location requirements. + Update design criteria, technical requirements, and engineering recommendations based on site findings and project developments. + Provide technical guidance during construction, including support for submittal reviews, requests for information, field issues, and design modifications. + Contribute to the firm’s technical knowledge management program by developing white papers, design standards, technical guidance, and documentation for new, complex, or special-case designs and studies. + Prepare technical papers, presentations, and project examples for potential publication or presentation through professional and industry organizations. + Collaborate with sales and client-service teams to prepare proposals and responses to requests for proposals. + Review technical proposal content for alignment with firm standards, industry practices, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. + Meet with current and prospective clients to understand their technical needs and support the development of future project opportunities. + Participate in conferences, technical symposia, and industry events to expand professional knowledge and increase awareness of the firm’s services and capabilities. + Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior engineers and design professionals. + Supervise and review the technical work of engineers and designers assigned to project teams. + Support the professional development and long-term growth of staff within the electrical discipline and the firm. + Perform other duties as required. \#LI-TM1 \#LI-Hybrid **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline. + Professional Engineer license. + 12 years of related electrical engineering experience. + Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. + Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on project needs, workload, and business demands. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience providing technical leadership for electrical power-system projects in the water, wastewater, industrial, federal, or transit markets. + Experience designing and reviewing medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems. + Experience with substations, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, emergency power, standby generation, grounding, and related facility electrical systems. + Familiarity with applicable industry and federal codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, NESC, IEEE, and UFC requirements. + Experience performing or reviewing load-flow, short-circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash, and related power-system studies. + Hands-on experience with SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or similar power-system analysis software. + Experience reviewing and approving electrical designs as a licensed Professional Engineer. + Experience developing engineering standards, technical publications, white papers, or industry presentations. + Experience supporting technical proposals, client development, and multidisciplinary project teams. **Skills & Abilities** + Expert knowledge of electrical engineering design principles, practices, and procedures. + Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and oversight for complex electrical engineering projects. + Expert knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting practices, including applicable 3D and 4D design platforms. + Strong knowledge of electrical design quality assurance and quality control practices. + Expert knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations. + Strong ability to review, evaluate, and resolve complex engineering issues. + Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other commonly used business applications. + Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills. + Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to clients, project managers, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders. + Ability to manage competing technical priorities and provide consistent guidance across multiple projects and teams. **Amount of Travel Required** 10% or less **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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Pay Range Min** USD $134,264.00 **Pay Range Max** USD $248,394.00 **Visa Sponsorship Available** No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

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