Regional Lead: Substation Protection & Control Engineer

CDM Smith; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to lead technical authority for protection and control systems, mentor staff, and drive projects in the Power and Energy practice. Location options include multiple US offices; hybrid work model; travel is possible.

The role requires a PE license, 15+ years of related experience, and strong leadership, client relations, and project execution skills to deliver high‑voltage protection projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and technical execution of high‑voltage substation protection and control projects.
• Serve as a technical authority for protective relaying, control systems, SCADA integration, automation, and substation communications.
• Develop, review, and approve protection and control engineering deliverables, including schematics, wiring diagrams, relay settings, panel layouts, and integration documentation.
• Lead power system studies, protection coordination, equipment selection, and related engineering analyses.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, utility standards, and CDM Smith quality procedures.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery, commissioning, testing, and startup activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Substation protection & control

Protective relaying

Automation & SCADA

Project execution

Client relationship

Communication

Continuous improvement

Consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineering (PE) license

15+ years of related experience

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SCADA

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to lead technical authority for protection and control systems, mentor staff, and drive projects in the Power and Energy practice. Location options include multiple US offices; hybrid work model; travel is possible.

The role requires a PE license, 15+ years of related experience, and strong leadership, client relations, and project execution skills to deliver high‑voltage protection projects and