Electrical Engineering Specialist (Substation)

CDM Smith; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineering Specialist (Substation) in Miami, Florida. You will create and execute designs for complex electric systems, manage engineering projects, and provide technical guidance. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience and proficiency in substation engineering. This role offers a competitive salary with hybrid work options.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible work options

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 7 years of related experience.
• Experience leading substation engineering projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in protective relay schemes and electrical equipment selection.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical master system plans, power systems, and similar systems.
• Execute electrical design assignments and refine sketches.
• Contribute to power system studies and calculations.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems analysis

Project management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Specialist (Substation)

Requisition ID: 41909BR

Business Unit: IND

Employment Type: Regular

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Responsibilities

• Creates moderate to highly complex designs of electric master system plans, power system, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability/renewable energy systems, and other similar electrical systems.
• Executes electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches. Incorporates changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Contributes to 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 to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
• Updates design requirements as necessary.
• Contributes to firm\u2019s TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
• 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\u2019s products and services in collaboration with applicable sales staff.
• Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.
• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor\u2019s degree; 7 years of related experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. Travel frequency depends on duties, responsibilities and project demands.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading substation engineering projects through 345kV; proficiency in protective relay schemes and creating relay schematics/wiring diagrams; expertise in specifying and selecting electrical equipment, including SCADA/RTU hardware; familiarity with NESC and NEC standards; knowledge of substation grounding grid design and lightning protection systems.

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 is 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, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?

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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\u2019s 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.

Job Site and Other Details

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Amount of Travel Required: 5%

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Pay Range Minimum: $81,765

Pay Range Maximum: $134,909

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.