💼 Full-Time Position

Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineering Specialist

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CDM Smith
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Location
Los Angeles, United States
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Posted
June 08, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

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 location is Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, CA or 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 stu...