Regional Substation Protection & Control Lead

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

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to provide both technical authority for protection and control systems and organizational leadership within our Power and Energy practice. This role combines advanced expertise with responsibility for leading, developing, and growing a team of engineers.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, lead complex HV substation projects, support business growth, and ensure quality, safety, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• 15+ years of related experience in power delivery and substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery, and technical execution of high‑voltage substation protection and control projects.
• Serve as technical authority for protective relaying, control systems, SCADA integration, and communications.
• Mentor engineers and designers to support technical excellence and career growth.
• Oversee project performance, utilization, schedules, budgets, and quality.
• Support business development through proposals and client relationship management.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for commissioning, testing, and startup activities.

Skills

Leadership

Substation P&C

Protection relaying

SCADA integration

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

PE license

15 years related experience

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to provide both technical authority for protection and control systems and organizational leadership within our Power and Energy practice. This role combines advanced expertise with responsibility for leading, developing, and growing a team of engineers.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, lead complex HV substation projects, support business growth, and ensure quality, safety, and