Regional HV Substation Lead & Engineering Mentor

CDM Smith; Rock Springs (WY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to provide both technical and organizational leadership within our Power and Energy practice. You will lead HV substation design from 230kV to 345kV and mentor a team of engineers.

The role requires serving as Engineer of Record, reviewing deliverables, and supporting business growth while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15 years of related experience; travel may be required.
• Domestic and/or international travel as per duties.
• Experience leading regional or multi-office engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV substation design projects ranging from 230kV to 345kV.
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) and technical authority for substation physical design.
• Review engineering deliverables, studies, and calculations for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support Integrated Project Delivery.
• Drive technical excellence through standards development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

HV substation design

Engineer of Record (EOR)

Team mentorship

Budget & scheduling

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to provide both technical and organizational leadership within our Power and Energy practice. You will lead HV substation design from 230kV to 345kV and mentor a team of engineers.

The role requires serving as Engineer of Record, reviewing deliverables, and supporting business growth while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction across multiple offices.