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Job Description
As a Lead Substation Protection & Control (P&C), you’ll play a key role in leading the design and delivery of complex substation projects that ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of power systems. You’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation in protection and control systems, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders on high-profile energy projects. This is a hybrid role and can be based out of one of CDM Smith’s offices, offering both flexibility and the chance to work closely with top engineering talent across the firm.
Preferred locations include 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.
Job 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.
Preferred locations include 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.
Job 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.