Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Design and implement protection & control systems for utility substations.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Design protection & control systems for 4kV‑500kV substations and switching stations. • Produce and review one‑line, three‑line, relay schematics, SCADA controls, and control house layouts. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including layout designers, protection engineers, construction supervisors, and field staff. • Perform AC/DC load bank and battery sizing calculations. • Provide technical guidance and quality reviews for junior engineers and external contractors. • Coordinate with vendors and evaluate technical documentation for compliance and accuracy. • Lead design teams on complex projects and engage in client technical discussions. • Apply expertise in microprocessor relay design, high‑voltage equipment controls, SCADA, and GIS systems. • Support proposal development through estimating and scheduling P&C work.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸protection design
- ▸scada controls
- ▸load sizing
- ▸relay design
- ▸vendor coordination
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
Mott MacDonald is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Protection & Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team in Boston, New York, or New Jersey. The role offers hands‑on engineering across a wide range of electrical utility projects, where you can apply deep technical expertise in a collaborative setting. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred). • 10+ years of protection & control engineering experience, including SCADA systems. • Minimum 5 years hands‑on experience with utility switching stations/substations. • Strong knowledge of protective relay schemes, fiber‑optic communication, metering, and AC/DC power distribution. • Ability to develop and interpret complex control schematics and electrical layout drawings. • Familiarity with NERC and IEEE standards. • Proven ability to mentor junior staff and foster technical growth. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Requirements
- ▸electrical engineering
- ▸pe license
- ▸scada
- ▸protective relay
- ▸nerc
- ▸mentor
Benefits
We empower our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Our collaborative environment aligns individual ambitions with the firm’s goals, allowing each employee to shape their own story. Individual pay is determined by work location, education, experience, and unique skills. Expected salary ranges are $139,000‑$170,000 in MA, $144,000‑$176,000 in NY, and $139,000‑$170,000 in NJ, plus performance bonuses tied to personal and group results. Our hybrid approach centers on an in‑office culture, with most time spent collaborating face‑to‑face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. This balance of flexibility and connection lets you and your manager choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments. • Employee ownership with performance bonuses. • 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, and parental leave. • Company‑paid life insurance. • Competitive salary based on location: MA $139‑$170k, NY $144‑$176k, NJ $139‑$170k.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time