Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Graduate Electrical Engineer - 2026
Design and support power line projects as a graduate electrical engineer.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Modify and create technical specifications, calculations, and drawings for power line projects. • Use manual methods and Power Line Systems (PLS) software to develop designs. • Ensure deliverables meet federal, state, and local codes (NESC, NES, RUS) and client standards. • Collaborate with project engineers, managers, and supervisors to produce design documents and reports. • Verify quality, compliance, and consistency of all engineering outputs. • Identify, analyze, and resolve technical problems throughout the project lifecycle. • Plan, schedule, and monitor personal work to stay on budget and timeline. • Produce detailed designs for underground and overhead distribution and transmission lines. • Support renewable infrastructure projects such as wind, solar, and battery storage. • Participate in mentorship, learning & development programs, and Employee Resource Groups. • Work on‑site in Austin, TX under a hybrid working policy.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸technical specs
- ▸pls design
- ▸code compliance
- ▸design docs
- ▸quality assurance
- ▸line design
What You Bring
The Graduate Electrical Engineer role is based in Austin, TX and follows our hybrid working policy; reliable commuting to the office is required. • Utilize software tools like CDEGS, PLS‑CADD, ETAP, AutoCAD, Bentley (desired) and MS Excel (required). • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. • Obtain a PE license within four years (EIT exam passing preferred). • Hold a BS in Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline).
Requirements
- ▸autocad
- ▸ms excel
- ▸cdegs
- ▸pe license
- ▸bs electrical
- ▸communication
Benefits
We empower our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Join us in a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. From day one you’ll work alongside experienced engineering consultants, project managers, and subject‑matter experts who champion integrity and teamwork. Mentors and peers will help you apply your engineering skills while embracing the consultant mindset. As a participant in our brand‑new graduate program launching in 2026, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across a variety of impactful projects. We welcome individuals driven by curiosity, compassion, and a desire to make a difference, and we are committed to an inclusive environment that provides equal opportunity for all applicants. Sponsorship is not available at this time.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time