P&C Electrical Studies Engineer

Location(s): 

The Woodlands, TX, US

Contract Type:  Regular (US only)
Work Pattern:  Full Time
Market:  Energy
Discipline:  Electrical
Job Ref:  11977
Recruiter Contact:  Heather Yawger

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.

The office based role responsible for Power system Studies and Relay settings engineering  for medium & high voltage substations. As part of this role, the successful candidate will prepare, review and modify designs/reports. Perform arc flash studies, ampacity studies, TOV, and various other studies for NERC compliance. Analyze and one line diagrams, three line diagrams, elementary diagrams and relay panel front view layout. The Candidate will also be responsible for AC/DC Load Calculations, Battery sizing and cable sizing and voltage drop calculations. 
 
Also to provide:  

  • Make decisions regarding engineering complexities and methods. Requires use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices in relation to electrical power systems; 

  • Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring of work activities, and coordinating design activities with other multi-discipline project team members; 

  • Thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations; 

  • Engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems; 

  • Accountable to provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, policies and procedures; 

  • Mentor and provide guidance to developing engineers within the department; 

  • Support company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally; 

  • Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance. 

 

You are a team player who is comfortable liaising with stakeholders internally and externally with an exceptional ability to communicate orally and through written correspondence. You have a strong work ethic and take pride and accountability in your duties and accomplishments as an individual. You have expansive experience in consulting environments and understand the importance of keeping all parities involved in a project updated and in the loop at all times. 
 
We invite applications from candidates with the following experience;  

  • Electrical Engineer with BSEE or higher education from a recognized accredited institution. 

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Power system studies for high voltage substation design. 

  • Experience performing ampacity studies, system impact studies, injection studies, arc flash studies, TOV and NERC compliance studies like MODs and PRC. 

  • Experience using tools/software like PowerWorld, ETAP, ASPEN, PSS/E, CYMCAP, SKM, PSLF, python, C++ 

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

 

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.

 

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.


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