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Job Description:

Are you interested in leading electrical design work on complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve the built environment?

CDM Smith is seeking a licensed Senior Electrical Design Engineer II to contribute to challenging, multidisciplinary design and construction projects. In this role, you will design complex electrical systems, perform power system studies, provide technical leadership, and support projects from initial planning through construction.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals, mentor developing engineers, engage with clients, and apply innovative design tools and technologies across projects serving the water, wastewater, industrial, federal, transportation, and infrastructure markets.

This is a hybrid position with a strong preference for candidates based in New York City, New York.

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 successful candidates.

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer II, you will:

• Designs medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, and standby generation systems.
• Perform electrical calculations and power system studies using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or similar software.
• Design lighting, lighting controls, communications, fire alarm, and other low-voltage systems.
• Develop electrical plans, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation for complex federal, water/wastewater, industrial, and transportation projects.
• Conduct site investigations and coordinate with clients, utilities, code officials, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Review shop drawings, respond to requests for information, and provide construction-phase engineering support.
• Prepare construction cost estimates using RSMeans or similar estimating tools.
• Ensure designs comply with the NEC, NFPA 820, UFC criteria, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance and performance feedback to engineers and design staff.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, staffing needs, and procurement requirements.
• Monitor project performance and risks, implement mitigation strategies, and apply lessons learned to improve project delivery.
• Manage client billing, subcontractor and vendor payments, and overall project financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality project execution.
• Identify opportunities for additional services, change orders, and repeat business.

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Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design principles and project management practices.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software such as SKM Power Tools or ETAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project teams, vendors, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, an…