Principal Electrical Engineer - Transmission

Mott MacDonald; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead Transmission Engineering activities in their North Division. This pivotal role involves mentoring a talented team, driving project excellence, and developing strategies to meet increasing demands in New York and New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in T&D Engineering, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and a passion for innovation and sustainability. Join a company that values collaboration and offers a hybrid working policy, allowing you to work flexibly while making a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Paid Holidays

PTO

Parental Leave

Company-paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of T&D Engineering experience with significant project delivery.
• Professional Registration (PE) required; management experience preferred.

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

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer - Transmission

Location(s): Westwood, MA, US; Iselin, NJ, US; New York, NY, US

Contract Type: Regular (US only)

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Energy

Discipline: Electrical

Job Ref: 8357

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.

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 and manage/grow a team of Transmission engineers/specialists. This position is ideal for a very senior candidate who is eager to take on the challenge of overseeing a full team and driving excellence in engineering projects. You are expected to work collaboratively, helping to develop the brand, leveraging skills to win and deliver work in New York, New Jersey, and New England and providing support to the international team and for wider projects and prospects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Transmission engineers and specialists, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the North Division, ensuring the team is equipped to handle increasing project demands.
• Drive performance and accountability within the team, setting clear goals and expectations.
• Accountable to lead design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, policies, and procedures.
• Review the design work completed by peers and ensure compliance with scope and QA/QC requirements.
• Effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of work activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
• Provide engineering technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
• Mentor and provide guidance to developing engineers within the department.
• Support business planning, development, and training.
• Support business development, cost estimating, and proposal responses.

Qualifications:

• Significant knowledge of T&D Engineering with 15+ years’ experience.
• Demonstrated thought leadership and project delivery with a notable market profile, including delivering significant size assignments.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized accredited institution.
• Professional Registration (PE) required; additional states would be considered a plus.
• Management and leadership experience of a team.
• Experience working with OEMs, Contractors, and Consultants.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference in the world we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Benefits:

At Mott MacDonald, 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.

Salary:

The expected salary for this position is:

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

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal Opportunity:

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.

Hybrid Working Policy:

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.