Electrical Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Water and Wastewater team in either our Tampa or Jacksonville office. As part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and project managers, you will contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of critical water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects that serve communities throughout Florida and beyond. 

You will work alongside highly experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, innovation, professional development, and client service. Mott MacDonald offers opportunities to work on challenging projects, develop technical and leadership skills, and contribute to solutions that positively impact communities and the environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Working with a team of engineers and designers, your responsibilities will include: 

• Provide engineering expertise in the evaluation, analysis, and resolution of electrical and controls engineering challenges. 
• Design electrical power distribution, instrumentation, controls, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure. 
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and other project deliverables through all phases of design. 
• Perform power system studies, including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load flow analyses. 
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated engineering solutions. 
• Support projects during construction through review of RFIs, submittals, field observations, startup assistance, and coordination with contractors and clients. 
• Conduct technical and quality reviews of engineering deliverables. 
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource management activities. 
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. 
• Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships. 

We invite applications from candidates with the following qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. 
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida, or ability to obtain Florida licensure within twelve (12) months. 
• Minimum of 4-7 years of progressive electrical engineering experience, preferably supporting municipal water and wastewater facilities, pumping stations, utility infrastructure, transportation, energy, or industrial projects. 
• Experience designing electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities, including:  
  • Low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems 
  • Motor control centers (MCCs) 
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs) 
  • Standby generator systems 
  • Automatic transfer switches (ATS) 
  • Lighting and grounding systems 
  • SCADA and industrial communications systems 
  • Process instrumentation and control systems 
• Understanding of electrical and controls systems associated with treatment processes, pumping systems, and utility infrastructure. 
• Experience supporting power system studies using SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar software. 
• Familiarity with process instrumentation including flow, pressure, level, analytical, and related field devices is desirable. 
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), SKM, ETAP, AGi32, or comparable engineering software. 
• Experience preparing construction drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports. 
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workload, and meet project schedules and budgets. 
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. 
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.