Freelance Electrical Design Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

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Job Description

Are you an experienced electrical engineer interested in leading complex design and construction projects that support critical infrastructure and make a meaningful impact on communities?

At CDM Smith, you will provide technical leadership and oversight for moderately to highly complex electrical systems, including power distribution, protection and generation systems, facility power, and renewable energy solutions. You will guide multidisciplinary project teams, review and approve designs, mentor developing engineers, and collaborate with clients to deliver solutions that meet project requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards.

We are invested in your continued success. CDM Smith offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities to expand your technical expertise and industry influence, and flexible work options that support your needs both inside and outside of work.

As a Lead Electrical Design Engineer 7, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work independently and provide oversight and expert technical guidance for moderately to highly complex electrical designs, including electrical master plans, power systems, protection and generation models, facility power systems, and sustainability and renewable energy systems.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards, firm policies, and established practices. Approve and sign completed designs, as authorized.
• Conduct site reviews and technical studies to confirm existing conditions and ensure designs align with project requirements and site-specific criteria. Revise design requirements as needed.
• Contribute to the firm’s Technical Knowledge Management program by developing white papers, technical guidance, design documentation, studies, and other materials related to new or specialized applications. Prepare technical papers and designs for publication in industry journals.
• Collaborate with sales staff to develop proposals and responses to requests for proposals. Review proposal content for alignment with firm standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulations.
• Meet with current and prospective clients to understand their existing and future design needs and support the development of appropriate technical solutions.
• Attend conferences, symposia, and other industry events to enhance the visibility of the firm’s expertise, services, and capabilities in collaboration with sales staff.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff. Supervise and review the work of junior engineers and support their professional development and growth within the discipline and firm.
• Perform other duties as required.

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Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of electrical engineering design principles, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and oversight for complex electrical engineering projects.
• Expert knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting practices, including applicable 3D and 4D design platforms.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design quality assurance and quality control practices.
• Expert knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong ability to review, evaluate, and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other commonly used business applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to clients, project managers, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing technical priorities and provide consistent guidance across multiple projects and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer license.
• 12 years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on project needs, workload, and business demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing technical leadership for electrical power-system projects in the water, wastewater, industrial, federal, or transit markets.
• Experience designing and reviewing medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience with substations, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, emergency power, standby generation, grounding, and related facility electrical systems.
• Familiarity with applicable industry and federal codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, NESC, IEEE, and UFC requirements.
• Experience performing or reviewing load-flow, short-circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash, and related power-system studies.
• Hands-on experience with SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or similar power-system analysis software.
• Experience reviewing and approving electrical designs as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience developing engineering standards, technical publications, white papers, or industry presentations.
• Experience supporting technical proposals, client development, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Amount of Travel Required
10% or less
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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
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Additional Pay Range Information
CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available
No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Pay Range Max
USD $248,394.00
Pay Range Min
USD $134,264.00Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer license.
• 12 years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required depending on project needs, workload, and business demands.

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