Senior Protection & Control Engineer — HV Substations

Mott MacDonald; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer to join our Boston, New York, or New Jersey offices. This role focuses on hands-on engineering across electrical utility projects, including SCADA and high-voltage systems, within a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in protection and control engineering, strong relay knowledge, and mentoring skills. The position emphasizes design leadership, client interactions, and adherence to NERC/IEEE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years in protection and control engineering, including SCADA systems.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on with electrical utility switching stations/substations and related equipment.
• Strong knowledge of protective relay schemes, fiber optic communication, metering, and AC/DC power distribution.
• Proficiency in interpreting and developing complex control schematics and electrical layout drawings.
• Familiarity with NERC and IEEE standards.
• Proven ability to mentor junior staff and foster technical growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing protection and control systems for transmission and distribution projects.
• Designing P&C systems for substations and switching stations.
• Creating and reviewing detailed engineering drawings (one-line/three-line diagrams, AC/DC distribution, relay protection schematics, SCADA controls).
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including layout designers and field personnel.
• Performing calculations for AC/DC load banks and battery sizing.
• Providing technical guidance and quality reviews for junior engineers and external contractors.
• Coordinating with vendors and reviewing technical documentation for compliance.
• Leading design teams on complex projects and engaging with clients.

Skills

Protective relay schemes

Fiber optic communication

Metering

AC/DC power distribution

Control schematics & layouts

NERC/IEEE standards

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's preferred

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer to join our Boston, New York, or New Jersey offices. This role focuses on hands-on engineering across electrical utility projects, including SCADA and high-voltage systems, within a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in protection and control engineering, strong relay knowledge, and mentoring skills. The position emphasizes design leadership, client interactions, and adherence to NERC/IEEE