Senior HV Substation Engineer & Regional Leader

CDM Smith; Butte (MT); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is recruiting a Senior Substation Physical Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to provide technical and organizational leadership in our Power and Energy practice. You will lead HV substation design and act as Engineer of Record (EOR), while developing a team of engineers and coordinating with multidisciplinary groups.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality engineering, supporting business growth, and ensuring successful project execution across planning, design, construction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline.
• Professional engineer (PE) license.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV substation design from 230kV to 345kV as technical authority.
• Review designs, calculations, and deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Mentor engineers and drive staff development and succession planning.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to ensure on-time project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

HV Substation Design

Substation Physical Design

Project Management

Client Relations

Communication

Cross-Discipline Collaboration

Quality & Safety

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

PE License

Tools

Power System Software

Grounding Software

Job description

CDM Smith is recruiting a Senior Substation Physical Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to provide technical and organizational leadership in our Power and Energy practice. You will lead HV substation design and act as Engineer of Record (EOR), while developing a team of engineers and coordinating with multidisciplinary groups.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality engineering, supporting business growth, and ensuring successful project execution across planning, design, construction,