The Next Generation of Energy Solutions

Founder of NEXT Generation Consulting and globally recognized futurist and economist. She is equipped with a wealth of top-tier experience and a visionary perspective. Partnering with CDM Smith. she'll offer her ground-breaking insights on future trends and challenges our communities inevitably face.

Builder of our energy practice, Matt spearheads the strategic development and execution of CDM Smith’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire-protection and energy related projects and oppor­tu­ni­ties. He works with global colleagues in a matrixed orga­ni­za­tion to identify technical resources, develop project approaches and apply digital/technology solutions to success­fully execute project objectives.

Mechanical engineer supporting several of the firm’s geothermal and utility thermal energy network projects, leading first-of-their-kind projects in NYC and elsewhere. He also has experience in energy efficiency, energy engineering, HVAC systems, AutoCAD, Bentley Micro­Sta­tion, and Revit.

Our clean energy discipline leader and has 16 years of experience in the analysis and design of electrical distri­b­u­tion systems for various facilities including water, wastewater, healthcare and trans­porta­tion. He is experienced in designing and evaluating the resiliency of electrical distri­b­u­tion systems, including evaluating renewable tech­nolo­gies such as solar, wind, and batteries to form microgrids for clients.

Deputy Head of Business Development and guiding force behind the Grid Booster Kupferzell in Germany, the largest grid battery storage in the world. Since 2022, Lukas Wallrabe has shaped the development of strategic rela­tion­ships at CDM Smith, focusing on the expansion of new business areas. His strategic mindset and creative approach have been instru­men­tal in accel­er­at­ing our company's growth, especially in the energy transition sector.