Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer - Regional Lead
CDM Smith
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Job summary
CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer to provide both technical and organizational leadership within our Power and Energy practice. You will lead complex substation projects, mentor staff, and drive growth while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
The role requires experience in protection and control systems, relay settings, and SCADA integration, with a focus on delivering reliable power infrastructure and exceptional service to clients in a
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Professional engineer license.
- 15+ years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
- Travel frequency contingent on duties and workload.
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, automation, and substation communications.
- Develop, review, and approve protection and control engineering deliverables and documentation.
- Lead power system studies, protection coordination, equipment selection, and related analyses.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery, commissioning, testing, and startup activities.
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Job description
CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer to provide both technical and organizational leadership within our Power and Energy practice. You will lead complex substation projects, mentor staff, and drive growth while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
The role requires experience in protection and control systems, relay settings, and SCADA integration, with a focus on delivering reliable power infrastructure and exceptional service to clients in a
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