Regional Lead, Substation Protection & Control Engineering

CDM Smith

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 134,000 - 248,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to provide both technical and organizational leadership within our Power and Energy practice. You will lead, develop, and grow a team of engineers, serving as the technical authority for protection and control systems on high-voltage substation projects.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, supporting business growth, and ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction while coordinating with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related discipline.
Professional Engineer license required.
15 years of related experience; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Lead design and delivery of high-voltage substation protection and control projects.
Serve as 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 analyses.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery, commissioning, testing, and startup activities.