Electrical Engineering Manager – Industrial & Power

We are seeking a senior Electrical Engineering Manager / Technical Discipline Manager (TDM) to lead, oversee, and grow our national electrical engineering practice. This role is responsible for managing Regional Technical Leads (RTLs) and electrical engineering teams across the United States, while providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for complex industrial, petrochemical, oil and gas, power, utility, and substation projects. The Electrical Engineering Manager serves as the senior technical authority and discipline leader for the Industrial Unit, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, quality, and compliance across all projects. This role plays a critical part in expanding electrical capabilities across Industrial EPC, EPCM, and design-only delivery models, while supporting both project execution and long-term practice growth. Preferred locations include Wadsworth, OH; Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA; and CDM Smith offices in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Georgia. Other CDM Smith U.S. locations may be considered based on candidate qualifications. Key Responsibilities: Practice, People, and TDM Leadership: Provide national leadership for the electrical engineering discipline, serving as the Technical Discipline Manager (TDM) for the Industrial & Power practice. Oversee and support Regional Technical Leads (RTLs) and electrical engineering teams nationwide. Establish and maintain discipline standards, design criteria, tools, and best practices across regions. Lead, mentor, and develop engineering leaders and staff, supporting performance management, technical growth, and succession planning. Drive growth of the electrical group through strategic hiring, capability development, and resource planning. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, technical excellence, safety, and quality. Technical Oversight, Authority, and Quality: Serve as the senior technical authority for industrial electrical systems, including: Medium- and high-voltage power distribution systems Substations, switchyards, and protection & control systems Industrial and utility electrical infrastructure Provide technical oversight, review, and approval of complex electrical designs, studies, calculations, specifications, and deliverables. Ensure consistency and quality across EPC, EPCM, and design-only projects. Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues, risk management, and constructability challenges. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, client standards, and firm procedures. Lead or support QA/QC reviews and continuous improvement initiatives across the discipline. Project Delivery and Client Engagement: Support delivery of large, complex Industrial and Power projects, including EPC and design-only engagements. Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality objectives are met. Provide technical leadership on projects such as: Power plant coal-to-gas conversions and energy transition projects Greenfield and brownfield substations Utility and infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater facilities Industrial and process facilities, manufacturing plants, and heavy industrial sites Engage directly with clients to understand technical needs, resolve challenges, and strengthen long-term relationships. Support proposal development, including technical approaches, execution strategies, staffing plans, schedules, and cost estimates. Strategy, Growth, and Industry Presence: Contribute to national electrical strategy, including service offerings, tools, staffing models, and market alignment. Support business development efforts and strategic pursuits in industrial, power, and utility markets. Represent the firm at industry conferences, client meetings, and professional forums. Support development of internal technical guidance, white papers, lessons learned, and discipline standards.