Full-time

Senior Engineer - Physical Substation

Posted by CDM Smith • Fairfax, VA, United States

📍 Fairfax, VA 🕒 February 23, 2026

About the Role

**42785BR**
**Requisition ID:**
42785BR
**Business Unit:**
IND
**Job Description:**
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, en...

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