Regional Tech Lead – Senior Substation Protection & Control

CDM Smith

Rancho Cucamonga (CA)

Hybrid

USD 134,000 - 248,000

Full time

7 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. This role combines advanced expertise in substation protection and control (P&C) engineering with responsibility for leading, developing, and growing a team of engineering professionals.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical authority for protection and control systems, lead complex

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
Professional engineering (PE) license.
15 years of related experience.

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, and automation.
Mentor engineers and designers to support technical excellence and career growth.
Support business development, proposals, and client relationship management.
Oversee project budgets, schedules, and quality across multiple projects.