C

CDM Smith

Full-service engineering and construction firm

Electrical Engineer 5

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
  • At least 12 years of experience in conceptual design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of electrical power systems in continuous-process industries in international regions, including the United States.
  • Experience designing medium-voltage systems from 4.16 kV to 69 kV and developing protective relay schemes for electrical distribution systems.
  • Experience paralleling generators and diesel rotary UPS systems.
  • Experience performing load-flow, short-circuit, protective-device coordination, system dynamic stability (transient stability), motor-starting, and arc-flash studies using power-systems analysis software.
  • Experience in front-end engineering design and detailed design and engineering for water and wastewater treatment works and industrial projects.
  • Experience managing tasks on large projects or managing phases of small projects.
  • Familiarity with international standards including NEC, NFPA, BS, IEEE, and IEC, and with standard industry practices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Expert knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting software and practices, including 3D and 4D software; engineering design principles; Microsoft business software such as Excel and Word; and federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to lead a team and interact with client or project management consultant personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical engineering design activities of limited scope using commonly employed principles and techniques.
  • Become familiar with project-management techniques and the company's management system to broaden understanding of multidisciplinary design concepts in preparation for advancement to the next level.
  • Prepare electrical one-line drawings and site and building plan drawings showing electrical equipment layouts.
  • Review and check design calculations and drawings for technical correctness and conformance to project requirements.
  • Assist with assignments and review 3D models developed in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines at different project stages to identify design-progress problems.
  • Assist senior staff in selecting and specifying electrical system components, including motor control centers, switchgear, and transformers.
  • Supervise or coordinate the work of CADD operators, technicians, and other staff.
  • Manage discipline requirements of a project independently and perform assignments with minimal technical or administrative instruction.
  • Review scopes of work from preliminary design reports and estimate the labor hours required to complete tasks.
  • Report to the discipline lead and guide and supervise a group of engineers and designers.
  • Function as project lead for one or multiple projects and take responsibility for all electrical design activities and deliverables.
  • Develop approaches to encountered problems and coordinate technical aspects of work.
  • Plan and investigate work requiring independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, adapting, and modifying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Participate to a limited degree in new business development and establish and monitor budgets to assess profitability.
  • Keep up to date with ongoing changes in electrical engineering.
  • Perform project-management functions for small and moderate-sized projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience managing work-sharing with offices in multiple locations.
  • A master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Proficiency with SKM Power Tools or other electrical system analysis software.
  • Ability to develop design criteria, specifications, and standards.
  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.

About the Company

CDM Smith

Full-service engineering and construction firm

CDM Smith is a full-service engineering and construction firm that serves public and private clients worldwide with solutions in water, environment, transportation, and energy. Its work covers the entire project life cycle—from planning and design to construction and ongoing management—through integrated teams of engineers, scientists, and construction professionals. The company distinguishes itself by delivering multi-disciplinary, end-to-end projects across major infrastructure sectors and focusing on long-lasting impacts and enduring value for clients. Its goal is to shape the present by meeting evolving needs with practical, reliable infrastructure solutions that stand the test of time.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
1947

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at CDM Smith

See more jobs