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About the Role
Mott MacDonald is seeking a passionate and experienced Principal Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on engineering work across a wide range of electrical utility projects, applying deep technical expertise to meaningful infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Designing P&C systems for switching stations and substations ranging from 4kV to 500kV.
- Creating and reviewing detailed engineering drawings including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC distribution, relay protection schematics, SCADA controls, and control house layouts.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including layout designers, system protection engineers, construction supervisors, and field personnel.
- Performing calculations for AC/DC load banks and battery sizing.
- Providing technical guidance and quality reviews for junior engineers and external contractors.
- Coordinating with vendors and reviewing technical documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Leading design teams on complex projects and engaging in technical discussions with clients.
- Applying expertise in microprocessor relay design and high-voltage equipment controls, including SCADA and GIS systems.
- Supporting proposal efforts through estimating and scheduling P&C work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in protection and control engineering, including SCADA systems.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with electrical utility switching stations/substations and related equipment.
- Strong knowledge of protective relay schemes, fiber optic communication, metering, and AC/DC power distribution.
- Proficiency in interpreting and developing complex control schematics and electrical layout drawings.
- Familiarity with NERC and IEEE standards.
- Proven ability to mentor junior staff and foster technical growth.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Skills
- Protection and Control Engineering
- SCADA systems
- Electrical utility switching stations/substations
- Protective relay schemes
- Fiber optic communication
- Metering
- AC/DC power distribution
- Control schematics
- Electrical layout drawings
- NERC standards
- IEEE standards
- Microprocessor relay design
- High-voltage equipment controls
- GIS systems
Location
- Boston
- New York
- New Jersey
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Principal
- 10+ years of experience
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Master’s degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $156,000 - $191,000
Benefits
- Personal and group performance bonuses
- 401k
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid holidays
- PTO
- Parental leave
- Company paid life insurance
About the Company
- Mott MacDonald is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, providing engineering, management, and development services.
- They support multisector project work in over 150 countries.
- With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all their sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
- They believe in empowering their people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work.
- They foster a collaborative environment where ambitions are united and employees can shape their story.
- Their hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Mott MacDonald seeks to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
- They encourage individual expression in their workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.