Principal Electrical Engineer - Transmission

Mott MacDonald; New York (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead Transmission Engineering activities in the North Division. This role offers the opportunity to manage and grow a talented team while driving excellence in engineering projects across New York, New Jersey, and New England. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will oversee design activities, mentor developing engineers, and contribute to business development efforts. Join a company that values sustainability and empowers its employees to excel in their careers, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Holidays

PTO

Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of T&D Engineering experience with significant project delivery.
• Management experience leading engineering teams and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Transmission engineers and specialists.
• Develop strategies to grow the North Division and manage project demands.
• Drive performance and accountability within the team.

Skills

T&D Engineering

Project Delivery

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

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.

Mott MacDonald is looking to appoint a Principal Engineer to provide leadership for Transmission Engineering activities in our North Division.

In this role, you will lead the North Division's Transmission team, managing and growing a team of Transmission engineers and specialists. This position is ideal for a very senior candidate eager to oversee a full team and drive excellence in engineering projects. It involves hands-on engineering with a broad knowledge of electrical utility experience, engineering principles, and practices acquired through progressive experience and education. You are expected to work collaboratively, help develop the brand, leverage skills to win and deliver work in New York, New Jersey, and New England, and support the international team and wider projects.

Responsibilities typically include:

1. Lead and mentor a team of Transmission engineers and specialists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
2. Develop and implement strategies to grow the North Division, ensuring the team is equipped to handle increasing project demands.
3. Drive performance and accountability within the team, setting clear goals and expectations.
4. Lead design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, policies, and procedures.
5. Review design work completed by peers, ensuring compliance with scope and QA/QC requirements.
6. Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, coordinate, and monitor work activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
7. Provide engineering technical expertise and guidance in problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
8. Mentor and guide developing engineers within the department.
9. Continuously improve engineering technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.
10. Support business planning, development, and training.
11. Assist in business development, cost estimating, and proposal responses.

Candidate experience requirements:

• Significant knowledge of T&D Engineering with 15+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated thought leadership and project delivery with a notable market profile, including significant size assignments.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized accredited institution.
• Professional Registration: PE required; additional states are a plus.
• Management and leadership experience of a team.
• Experience working with OEMs, Contractors, and Consultants.
• Excellent communication skills.

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Even if you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply!

Join us to take the next step in your career and be part of an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Our benefits include 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company-paid life insurance.

Salary ranges:

• Massachusetts: $147,000 - $180,000
• New York: $149,000 - $182,000
• New Jersey: $140,000 - $172,000

Salary is determined based on location, education, experience, and skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.