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. If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. Mott MacDonald is seeking a P&C engineer to join the team in Woodlands, TX. This is a variable position with a lot of hands-on engineering utilizing a broad knowledge of electrical utility experience, engineering principles and practices acquired through progressive experience and education. Requires background in protection & controls for switching stations and substations to develop and implement designs for existing and new transmission and distribution projects. Knowledge of Short circuit Studies, Relay Settings Calculations and Database files will be a plus. Your duties will include: Able to provide P&C design for electrical utility projects for distribution and transmission voltages for Switching stations and Substations from 4kV up to and including 500kV.Proficient in working independently on the following P&C drawings: P & C one lines, three lines drawings, Ac/DC Distribution diagrams, relay protection and control schematics, instrumentation and alarm schematics, SCADA controls, racks and panels layouts, wiring diagrams, control house layouts, cable schedules and bill of materials. Coordinate design with electrical layout designers and engineers, system protection, construction supervisors, commissioning engineers, and field personnel. Experienced in calculating AC and DC load bank sizes and battery banks etc. Provide guidance and Quality reviews of P&C design done by other junior designers or contractors. Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers and review technical documentation related to P&C design. Lead a team of designers for complex projects and actively participate in technical discussions with clients as needed by the projects. Proved working experience with engineering and design of microprocessor relays for transmission and distribution lines, busses, transformers, PARs, reactors, capacitors for switching stations and substations 4kV-500kV. Deep knowledge in controls of high voltage breakers, GIS, high voltage equipment monitoring and SCADA.Participate in and/or lead the effort for estimating/ scheduling P & C work on relevant engineering bids/proposals. We invite applications from candidates with the following experience: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required. Master's degree in electrical engineering is a plus.7+ years of experience as an electrical engineer working in protection and control and/or SCADAMust have at least 5 years of prior work experience, project background experience, in each of the following: Electrical utility switching stations/substations experience and knowledge of electrical stations equipment, e.g., transformers, circuit breakers, medium voltage switchgear, gas insulated stations (GIS), regulators, capacitor banks, fiber optic communication, oil pumping plants, and their protection & controls.proficient knowledge and experience with protective relay schemes and applications, fiber optic communication, SCADA, metering, A.C & D.C power distribution and controls, alarms, fiber optic communication and equipment monitoring systems. Proficient in working on complex one-line controls, schematics for protective relays including microprocessor relays, control schematics, alarms, auxiliary power, SCADA and metering circuits, etc. and understanding of electrical layout drawings in order to effectively support projects. Knowledge of NERC and IEEE Standards. Train and Mentor junior staff in technical matters related to DesignGood written and oral communication skillsPE-Professional Engineer registration Benefits & RewardAt Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. 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. Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. Collaboration at Our CoreAt Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments. 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. English version Spanish version Chinese version 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.
