Intermediate Electrical Engineer

CDM Smith
Dallas, US
On-site

Job Description

Job Description

As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer, you will:

  • Under light supervision, create basic to moderately complex designs of electric master system plans, power systems, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability/renewable energy systems, and other similar electrical systems.
  • Perform studies of power systems and electrical calculations for electrical systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm, security, and other similar calculations.
  • Develop white papers and technical documentation to support the firm's technical knowledge Management (TKM).
  • Perform site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Update design requirements as necessary.
  • Contribute to the firm's technical knowledge management TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
  • Submit technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
  • Attend conferences, symposia, etc. to improve the visibility of the firm's products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Review the work of more junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline.
  • 3 years of related experience.
  • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing power systems for water, wastewater, industrial, federal, and transit facilities.
  • Experience designing medium and low-voltage power distribution systems.
  • Familiar with industry and federal codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, NESC, IEEE, UFC, etc.)
  • Experience conducting power system analysis using software such as SKM Power Tools for Window and ETAP.

Skills and Abilities

  • Expert knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
  • Solid knowledge of engineer principles of design.
  • Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Electrical engineeringPower systemsLighting simulationsCommunicationsFire alarmSecurityCaddMicrosoft business softwareExcelWordPower system analysisSkm power tools for windowsEtapTechnical guidanceTrainingReviewCommunicationDocumentationTechnical writingConference attendanceSymposium attendanceTechnical journal submissionSales collaborationEngineeringTechnologyConstructionSustainability

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

mid

Posted

4/16/2026

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