Senior Protection and Control Engineer

About the role

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer to join their dynamic team in Boston, New York, or New Jersey offices. The role involves designing and implementing protection and control systems for transmission and distribution 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 preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical utility switching stations/substations and related equipment.
• Knowledge of protective relay schemes, fiber optic communication, metering, and AC/DC power distribution.
• Ability to interpret and develop 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 preferred.

Skills

• Microprocessor relay design.
• High-voltage equipment controls, including SCADA and GIS systems.

Benefits & Reward

• Comprehensive benefit package including 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.
• The expected salary for this position is $139,000 - $170,000 in MA, $144,000 - $176,000 in NY, and $139,000 - $170,000 in NJ.

Pay

MA: $139,000 - $170,000
NY: $144,000 - $176,000
NJ: $139,000 - $170,000

Schedule

Mott MacDonald offers a hybrid schedule with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Benefits

• Personal and group performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefit package including 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Equal Opportunity

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.