Senior HV Substation Lead & Regional Technical Director

CDM Smith; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Substation Physical Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to provide technical authority for HV substation physical design and to lead a growing team within our Power and Energy practice. You will drive project delivery, mentor staff, and oversee budgets and schedules across multiple offices.

The role requires a PE license, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 15 years of related experience, and proven leadership delivering AIS/GIS substations and complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license required.
• 15 years of related experience; travel possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, execution, and delivery of HV substation projects 230kV–345kV.
• Act as Engineer of Record and technical authority for substation physical design.
• Mentor engineers and support staff; drive technical excellence and standards.

Skills

Leadership ability

HV substation design

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Quality and safety

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a Senior Substation Physical Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to provide technical authority for HV substation physical design and to lead a growing team within our Power and Energy practice. You will drive project delivery, mentor staff, and oversee budgets and schedules across multiple offices.

The role requires a PE license, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 15 years of related experience, and proven leadership delivering AIS/GIS substations and complex projects.