Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer | Regional Technical Lead

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CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer | Regional Technical Leader to provide both technical and organizational leadership within our growing Power and Energy practice. This role combines advanced expertise in substation protection and control (P&C) engineering with responsibility for leading, developing, and growing a team of engineering professionals.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical authority for protection and control systems, lead complex substation projects, mentor engineering staff, support business growth, and oversee team performance, utilization, and resource planning. This position is ideal for a proven engineering leader who is passionate about developing people, delivering exceptional client service, and advancing reliable and resilient power infrastructure.

Wadsworth, OH;
Columbus, OH;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Philadelphia, PA; and CDM Smith offices in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Georgia. Other CDM Smith U.S. locations may be considered based on candidate qualifications

• 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, including schematics, wiring diagrams, relay settings, panel layouts, and integration documentation.
• Lead power system studies, protection coordination, equipment selection, and related engineering analyses.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, utility standards, and CDM Smith quality procedures.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery, commissioning, testing, and startup activities.
• Drive technical excellence through quality reviews, engineering standards development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers and designers to support technical excellence and career growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing coaching, and support training, professional registration, and succession planning.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain engineering talent to support project and business needs.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate mentoring relationships through the Career Compass Program and support employee development initiatives.
• Recognize and celebrate employee achievements, certifications, promotions, and key career milestones.
• Drive employee engagement and workforce development across the team.