Lead Substation P&C Engineering Specialist (Hybrid)

CDM Smith is an engineering and infrastructure services company. The Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineering Specialist will lead complex substation, power systems, facility design, and renewable energy projects from concept through delivery, while ensuring regulatory and industry compliance. The role also involves client collaboration, technical reviews, training, proposal support, and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead diverse and challenging projects in power systems, facility design, and renewable energy solutions
• Own the full project lifecycle, from concept design to regulatory compliance and client delivery
• Build expertise in power studies, electrical calculations, lighting design, communications, fire alarm, and security systems
• Contribute thought leadership through white papers, technical publications, and industry conference participation
• Provide trainings based on client and industry standards
• Perform detailed reviews of project designs to meet both client and industry standards
• Collaborate with sales and clients to shape proposals and deliver innovative solutions
• Take the lead as the primary client contact, enhancing relationships and trust
• Grow as a leader by mentoring and supervising junior engineers

Requirements:

• • Bachelor's degree
• • 12 years of related experience
• • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree
• • Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands
• • Hands-on experience with substation engineering and detailed design for high-voltage projects up to 345kV
• • Expertise in protective relay schemes and relay schematics/wiring diagrams
• • Skilled in developing equipment specifications and selection for substation projects
• • Proficiency in hardware specifications and selection, including SCADA/RTU components
• • Strong knowledge of NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) and NEC (National Electrical Code)
• • Experience in substation grounding grid design and lightning protection systems