SAHARAT VORACHITTI
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Company: CDM Smith, Inc.
Location: Irvine, Calif.
Age: 28
Years on the Job: 5.5
Interests: Staying active, spending time with friends and family, traveling out of the country and to new states, practicing Muay Thai, learning new recipes through cooking and baking, and practicing breakdancing
Saharat Vorachitti has always been fascinated by the inner workings of everything from cars to streetlights and has had a lifelong interest in being an engineer. Born and raised in Phoenix, he earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Arizona State University. He interned at a local electrical engineering consultant firm his senior year, which provided him with experience and exposure.
“My training has helped me prepare for my current position by exposing me to real-world engineering challenges in which I have never been able to see in college,” he says. “It also helped me develop problem-solving skills and practical expertise.”
To continue learning and growing his skillset, he is engaging with his mentors often.“Learning from them has provided me valuable insights and guidance for many projects,” he says. “In addition, when I have time, I seek out opportunities to help expand my skillset by attending online courses or learning events.”
As an electrical engineer, his typical day includes meeting with project teams and senior electrical engineers, working on design review, calculations or coordinating with other engineering disciplines, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. Over time, he has shifted from primarily working on technical tasks to more leadership and project management responsibilities.
“One of my favorite parts of my role as an electrical engineer is the opportunity to work on diverse projects and solve complex problems,” he says. “Each project is different, so designing innovative solutions that meet client needs while maintaining budget and time constraints are the most challenging.”
Currently, he is working side-by-side with a senior electrical engineer on large-scale projects to complete them on time. In the future, he sees himself as a professional engineer with enough experience to start leading large-scale projects. To reach this goal, he plans to continue to expand his skills and expertise through learning and professional development opportunities.
