Lead Protection & Control Engineer – Substations & SCADA

Mott MacDonald; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a passionate Principal Protection & Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team in Boston, New York or New Jersey offices. This role offers hands-on engineering work across electrical utility projects, engaging a range of protection and control systems and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

You will design and implement protection and control schemes for 4kV to 500kV substations, review drawings, mentor junior staff, and support proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of protection and control experience, including SCADA.
• At least 5 years in utility switching stations/substations and related equipment.
• Strong knowledge of protective relay schemes, fiber optics, metering, and AC/DC power distribution.
• Ability to interpret and develop complex control schematics and electrical layouts.
• Familiarity with NERC and IEEE standards.
• Mentor junior staff and lead design teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement protection and control systems for transmission and distribution projects.
• Create and review detailed engineering drawings including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC distribution, relay protection schematics, SCADA controls, and control house layouts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including layout designers, system protection engineers, construction supervisors, and field personnel.
• Perform calculations for AC/DC load banks and battery sizing.
• Provide technical guidance and quality reviews for junior engineers and external contractors.
• Coordinate with vendors and review technical documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Lead design teams on complex projects and engage in technical discussions with clients.
• Apply expertise in microprocessor relay design and high-voltage equipment controls, including SCADA and GIS systems.
• Support proposal efforts through estimating and scheduling P&C work.

Skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a passionate Principal Protection & Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team in Boston, New York or New Jersey offices. This role offers hands-on engineering work across electrical utility projects, engaging a range of protection and control systems and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

You will design and implement protection and control schemes for 4kV to 500kV substations, review drawings, mentor junior staff, and support proposals.