Senior Electrical Engineer

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a team leader to join the team in the Boston, New York, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina or Pennsylvania  offices. 

This leadership role is responsible for Relay Protection and Control engineering with detailed design for high-voltage substations. As part of this role, the successful candidate will prepare one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, elementary diagrams and relay panel front view layout.

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 the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally;
• Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
• Review the design work completed by his/her Peers and ensure compliance with scope and QA/QC requirements laid down by internal and external clients.

You are a team leader 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 parties 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 and 8 or more years experience in protection and control for high voltage substation design.
• Knowledge of protective relaying and principles of automation and control for Schweitzer, Siemens, Areva, or ABB protective relay products;
• A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized accredited institution;  
• PE – Professional Engineer preferred, not required, however, we encourage the advancement of engineers

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking 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.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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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.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

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