Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

CDM Smith

Huntsville, AL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$134,264–$248,394 Per Year
SKILLS
Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Hardware Specification, High Voltage (HV), Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Professional Engineer, Project Design, Project Lifecycle, Project Tracking, Safety Codes, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Reliability, Thought Leadership
LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
2 days ago

Seeking a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to oversee complex substation projects ensuring power system reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading project lifecycle, designing protection schemes, performing power studies, and ensuring compliance.

Mentor junior engineers, collaborate with clients, and contribute industry thought leadership.

Requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, PE license, and 12+ years of experience, with expertise in high-voltage substations, relay schemes, hardware specs, and safety codes.

Preferred skills include substation design up to 345kV, relay wiring, SCADA/RTU systems, and grounding/lighting protection.

This hybrid role offers locations in OH, PA, NJ, NY, VA, GA, with travel up to 10%. Salary ranges from $134,264 to $248,394, with potential bonuses.

Ideal for experienced professionals seeking leadership in innovative energy projects.

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