Senior HV Substation Lead & Regional Technical Authority

CDM Smith; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to provide technical leadership in HV substation design from 230kV to 345kV and to lead a growing Power and Energy team. This role includes acting as Engineer of Record (EOR), developing staff, and driving project delivery with high client satisfaction.

The candidate will oversee design reviews, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to business growth while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 15 years of related experience.
• Expertise in HV substation physical design and standards.
• Ability to lead regional or multi-office engineering teams.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record (EOR).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and delivery of HV substation projects from 230kV to 345kV.
• Act as technical authority for substation physical design and related systems.
• Review deliverables and ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement across teams.
• Support business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Leadership

HV Substation design

AIS/GIS substations

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Consulting metrics

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Professional engineering (PE) license

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to provide technical leadership in HV substation design from 230kV to 345kV and to lead a growing Power and Energy team. This role includes acting as Engineer of Record (EOR), developing staff, and driving project delivery with high client satisfaction.

The candidate will oversee design reviews, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to business growth while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.