Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Florida is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Water and Wastewater team, based in Tampa or Jacksonville. You will contribute to planning, design, and implementation of electrical systems for water infrastructure projects across the region.

As part of a multidisciplinary group, you will design power distribution, instrumentation, SCADA, and controls for facilities, support calculations and drawings, coordinate with other disciplines, and help deliver projects on

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification preferred or obtainable within 12 months.
• 1–3 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably municipal facilities.
• Exposure to electrical systems design for water/wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Knowledge of low- and medium-voltage distribution, MCCs, VFDs, standby gens, ATS, lighting/grounding, SCADA, and process control.
• Familiarity with SKMPowerTools, ETAP or similar software; proficiency with AutoCAD; knowledge of codes/standards.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical and controls engineering challenges under guidance.
• Assist design of electrical power distribution, instrumentation, controls, and SCADA for water/wastewater facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports through design phases.
• Perform power system studies including short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load flow.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.
• Support construction through RFIs, submittals, and field observations.
• Develop ongoing professional development and contribute to technical excellence.

Skills

Electrical engineering

EI/EIT certification

Power distribution

SCADA systems

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

MCCs

VFDs

ATS

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKMPowerTools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

AGi32

SKM

Job description

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 an Electrical Engineer to join our growing Water and Wastewater team ineither our Tampa or Jacksonville office. As part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and project managers, you will contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of critical water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects that serve communities throughout Florida and beyond.

You will work alongside highly experienced professionals in a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, innovation, professional development, and client service. Mott MacDonald offers opportunities to work on challenging projects, develop technical and leadership skills, and contribute to solutions that positivelyimpactcommunities and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

Workingunder the guidance ofa team of engineers and designers, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the evaluation, analysis, and resolution of electrical andcontrolsengineering challenges.
• Assistingwith the design of electrical power distribution, instrumentation, controls, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Assistingin preparing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and other project deliverables through all phases of design.
• Assistingwith power system studies, including shortcircuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and load flow analyses.
• Supportingcoordination betweenmultidisciplinaryteams, including process, mechanical, civil, structural, and instrumentation disciplines, to support project delivery.
• Supporting projects during construction through review of RFIs,submittals,andfield observations.
• Supportingyour owncontinuous professional development through technical training, project experience, and collaboration with senior engineering staff.
• RepresentingMott MacDonald professionally while supporting our commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and client service.

We invite applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification preferred or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months.
• Minimum of1-3yearsof electrical engineering experience, preferably supporting municipal water and wastewater facilities, pumping stations, utility infrastructure, transportation, energy, or industrial projects.
• Exposure to electrical systems design for water and wastewater facilities, including:
  • Low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems
  • Motor control centers (MCCs)
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Standby generator systems
  • Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • Lighting and grounding systems
  • SCADA and industrial communications systems
  • Process instrumentation and control systems
• Familiarity with power system studies using SKMPowerTools, ETAP, or similar software is preferred.
• Familiarity with process instrumentation including flow, pressure, level, analytical, and related field devices is desirable.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Experience with Revit, SKM, ETAP, AGi32, or similar engineering software is a plus.
• Experience preparing engineering drawings, technical specifications, calculations, cost estimates, and reports is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workload, and meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits & Reward

At 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 Core

At 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.

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.