Protection and Control Engineer

Mott MacDonald; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term/long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is looking for a P & C engineer to join their team in The Woodlands, TX. The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on engineering experience in electrical utilities, specifically in protection and control for switching stations and substations, overseeing projects from design to implementation.

The role requires leadership skills along with technical expertise, including knowledge of microprocessor relays, protective relay schemes, and SCADA. A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in protection and control engineering.
• Experience with electrical utility switching stations/substations.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide P & C design for electrical utility projects.
• Coordinate design with electrical layout engineers and contractors.
• Lead a team of designers and participate in technical discussions.

Skills

Electrical utility knowledge

P & C design

Microprocessor relay experience

Protective relay schemes

Fiber-optic communication

SCADA

AC & DC power distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Able to provide P & C design for electrical utility projects for distribution and transmission voltages for switching stations and substations from 4 kV up to and including 500 kV.
• 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, rack and panel 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.
• 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.
• Proven working experience with engineering and design of microprocessor relays for transmission and distribution lines, buses, transformers, PARs, reactors, capacitors for switching stations and substations 4 kV–500 kV. 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.

Qualifications

• 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 SCADA.
• Must have at least 5 years of prior work experience, project background experience, in each of the following: electrical utility switching stations/substations, electrical stations equipment knowledge, 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, equipment monitoring systems.
• Proficient in working on complex one‑line controls, schematics for protective relays, microprocessor relays, control schematics, alarms, auxiliary power, SCADA and metering circuits, and understanding of electrical layout drawings.
• Knowledge of NERC and IEEE Standards.
• Train and mentor junior staff in technical matters related to design.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• PE‑Professional Engineer registration.

Benefits & Compensation

Mott MacDonald provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401(k), 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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.