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Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

📍 Location
Pierre
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 03, 2026

About the Role

**43876BR**
**Requisition ID:**
43876BR
**Business Unit:**
IND
**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 p...

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