Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
• Provide electrical design for various municipal and industrial related projects.
• Design may include developing electrical equipment selection and layouts, one-line diagrams, electrical load calculations, control schematics, writing specifications etc.
• Performs studies of power systems and electrical calculations for electrical systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm, security and other similar calculations.
• Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Manage electrical power system or energy projects for a variety of clients including the US Federal Government.
• Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.
• Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future design needs.
• Attends conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• May supervise the work of junior engineers on project work.
• Experience with electrical design for municipal utilty design projects is preferred.
• Experience with SKM Power*Tools or other electrical system analysis software is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent with vocational technical training in basic CADD drafting technology and/or 3D drafting. 10 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
Experience with CAD and Revit
Amount of Travel Required
10%
Skills and Abilities
Good communication skills with strict attention to detail. Demonstrates ability to be a team player. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office for design related tasks and discipline specific design/analysis software primarily within the CADD environment. Flexible, versatile and well versed in routinely performing complex design/drafting assignments and 3D/4D assignments.
Boston, MA
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides consulting, design, and program and construction management solutions in water, energy, transportation, energy and facilities projects for government and private clients. The employee-owned company is currently ranked 22nd on Engineering News-Record's 2015 Top 500 Design Firms list and 13th on their 2015 Top 200 Environmental Firms list.