Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer – Regional Leader

CDM Smith; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer to provide technical and organizational leadership within our Power and Energy practice. You will lead complex substation projects, mentor engineering staff, and drive high-quality deliverables that ensure reliable, resilient power infrastructure.

The role emphasizes protection and control systems, relay settings, SCADA integration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet client needs across multiple

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of high-voltage substation protection and control projects.
• Serve as technical authority for protective relaying and SCADA integration.
• Develop and review protection/controls deliverables and documentation.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to staff development.
• Support proposal efforts and client relationship management.

Skills

Leadership

Substation protection

Protective relaying

Project delivery

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

PE license

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer to provide technical and organizational leadership within our Power and Energy practice. You will lead complex substation projects, mentor engineering staff, and drive high-quality deliverables that ensure reliable, resilient power infrastructure.

The role emphasizes protection and control systems, relay settings, SCADA integration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet client needs across multiple