Regional Substation Protection & Control Lead

CDM Smith

Cedar Rapids (IA)

Hybrid

USD 134,000 - 248,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to provide technical and organizational leadership within our Power and Energy practice. This role leads complex substation projects, mentors staff, and supports business growth.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and 15 years of related experience, with travel up to 10% and willingness to work across multiple U.S. locations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
15+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of high-voltage substation protection and control projects.
Mentor engineering staff and support career growth.
Drive project performance, budgeting, schedules and technical quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Substation protection & control

Protective relaying

Project execution management

Client relationships & consulting

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The ideal candidate has a PE license, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and 15 years of related experience, with travel up to 10% and willingness to work across multiple U.S. locations.

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