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 ideal candidate will have a strong background in protection and control engineering, with a focus on electrical utility 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 in protection and control engineering, including SCADA systems.
• Hands-on experience with electrical utility switching stations/substations and related equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 determined based on work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
• Expected salary range: MA: $139,000 - $170,000, NY: $144,000 - $176,000, NJ: $139,000 - $170,000.

Pay

The expected salary for this position is provided above.

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.
• Individual pay determined based on work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
• Expected salary range: MA: $139,000 - $170,000, NY: $144,000 - $176,000, NJ: $139,000 - $170,000.