Senior Engineer - Substation

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.

Mott MacDonald is the consultant of choice for a wide range of power clients. We offer world-leading engineering services across the realm of power delivery including owner's engineering and detailed design. We're looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Substation Physical team. You will provide subject matter expertise and collaborate with experienced and knowledgeable team of engineers and designers.  

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for: 

• Lead the preparation, review, and management of technical documentation for substation projects encompassing conceptual and detailed design, specifications, and studies. 

• Produce thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and drawings. 

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

• Review the design work completed by his/her peers and ensure compliance with scope and QA/QC requirements. 

• 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. 

• Contribute to continual development of internal engineering standards, tools, and work processes. 

• Provide technical support and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems. 

• Supporting business planning, development, and training. 

• Manage projects through design and construction including RFI response, equipment submittal reviews, and coordination meetings.  

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 are a multitasker who can work on multiple projects at once. You enjoy fast-paced, dynamic projects and teams, and have the following qualifications. 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with (8+) years of substation design experience. 

• Registered Professional Engineer 

• 7+ years’ experience utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or Primtech to produce and edit design drawings. 

• Substation design experience.            

• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.   

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (particularly Word and Excel)                                

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.                                               

• Self-motivated with a strong desire to adhere to product quality while balancing time spent. 

• Works well both in team environment and working individually on projects. 

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.

At Mott MacDonald, 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. 

The expected salary for this position is $135,000 - $165,000 

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

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.