Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer
About The Position
CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex substation projects that support the reliability, safety, and efficiency of power systems. The role offers opportunities to drive innovation in protection and control systems, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders on energy projects. The position involves leading projects in power systems, facility design, and renewable energy solutions; managing the project lifecycle from concept design through regulatory compliance and client delivery; and developing expertise in power studies, electrical calculations, lighting design, communications, fire alarm, and security systems. The engineer will contribute to technical thought leadership through white papers, technical publications, and industry conferences, collaborate with sales and clients on proposals, serve as a primary client contact, and mentor and supervise junior engineers. The role is hybrid and based at a CDM Smith office. Preferred locations include Wadsworth or Columbus, Ohio; Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and offices in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Georgia. Other U.S. locations may be considered based on qualifications. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with travel at 10% or less. The stated pay range is USD $140,670 to USD $260,208. All bonuses are discretionary and may not apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Professional engineering (PE) license.
- 12 years of related experience.
- Expert knowledge of computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
- Expert knowledge of engineering design principles.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software, including Excel and Word.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required, with travel frequency dependent on duties, responsibilities, essential functions, workload, and project demands.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with substation engineering and detailed design for high-voltage projects up to 345kV.
- Expertise in protective relay schemes and relay schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Skill in developing equipment specifications and selecting equipment for substation projects.
- Proficiency in hardware specifications and selection, including SCADA/RTU components.
- Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Experience in substation grounding grid design and lightning protection systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of complex substation projects.
- Lead projects in power systems, facility design, and renewable energy solutions.
- Own the project lifecycle, from concept design through 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.
- Collaborate with sales and clients to shape proposals and deliver solutions.
- Serve as the primary client contact and strengthen client relationships and trust.
- Mentor and supervise junior engineers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
