Protection & Control Designer

MasTec Utility Services•Delray Beach, FL

About The Position

MasTec Utility Services is seeking a mid-level design engineer to support the design and execution of substation, utility, and power infrastructure projects. The role works closely with electrical, Protection & Control, civil, structural, construction, and project management teams to produce accurate, constructible, high-quality engineering designs. The successful candidate will support projects from preliminary design through detailed engineering and construction, developing drawings, layouts, design packages, and technical markups within a utility or power environment. The position operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. It is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. The employee must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Site visits may be needed to gather field measurements and existing-condition information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
Professional experience in engineering or design; experience supporting substation, utility, power, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
Experience developing and reviewing engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, and design packages.
Ability to create preliminary designs and technical markups and clearly communicate requirements to CAD/design technicians.
Experience coordinating designs across multiple engineering disciplines.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Revit.
Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, design documentation, and revision control.
Understanding of applicable engineering codes, utility standards, and QA/QC requirements.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple design deliverables and project deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Develop preliminary and detailed engineering designs for substation, utility, and power infrastructure projects.
Prepare and review engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, plans, and design packages.
Develop design concepts, sketches, and technical markups for completion by CAD/design technicians.
Coordinate design requirements across Protection & Control, electrical, civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
Support development of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, cable routing, conduit plans, and other project-specific designs.
Incorporate engineering calculations, specifications, equipment requirements, and field information into project designs.
Review drawings and completed design packages for accuracy, quality, constructability, and conformance with project requirements.
Support equipment specifications, material selection, and technical evaluations.
Coordinate design activities and engineering deliverables with project schedules and construction requirements.
Participate in site visits and obtain field measurements and existing-condition information necessary to complete designs.
Review and update existing drawings to accurately reflect field conditions and project modifications.
Provide engineering and design support during construction and assist with resolving field-related design issues.
Maintain accurate engineering records, revisions, and project documentation.
Ensure designs comply with applicable company QA/QC, safety, design, construction, and document-control standards.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, construction teams, vendors, and client stakeholders throughout project execution.