Senior Electrical Engineer - Physical Substation

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401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Work mode

Hybrid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

2 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Senior Electrical Engineer - Physical Substation As a Senior Substation Engineer - Physical, you'll lead the design and execution of extra high voltage (EHV) substations (230kV-765kV), ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for clients. This hybrid role, based out of one of CDM Smith's offices, blends hands-on technical design with project leadership, client engagement, and mentorship of junior engineers. You'll play a key role in advancing critical infrastructure while growing your expertise in a collaborative environment. Job Description: - Electrical Engineer - Physical - Lead the design and execution of EHV substation projects, including physical layout, protection and control systems, grounding, and equipment specifications. - Serve as the technical authority and mentor for engineering teams, providing guidance on design standards, codes, and best practices. - Oversee and validate technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements, industry standards, and internal quality protocols. - Interface directly with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to define project scope, resolve technical issues, and ensure successful project delivery. - Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent substation projects. - Develop and review scoping documents, engineering calculations, and technical specifications for EHV substations (typically 230 kV to 765 kV). - Supervise and delegate tasks to junior engineers and designers, ensuring quality and consistency in engineering output. - Lead internal and external coordination efforts across disciplines and stakeholders to support integrated project delivery. - Conduct internal quality assurance reviews and ensure compliance with CDM Smith's quality management systems. - Support continuous improvement initiatives, change management, and

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