Senior Project Engineer Electrical

Mott MacDonald•Westwood, MA

21d•$174,000 - $212,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. At Mott MacDonald, we empower our people to deliver exceptional engineering, management, and development services across multisector projects in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies globally, we take pride in our collaborative culture and commitment to sustainability and innovation across our North American sectors — including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We’re seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to support and contribute to our growing Transmission Line Engineering practice in the North Division. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to take on complex technical challenges, contribute to high-impact projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across New York, New Jersey, and New England.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi-state licensure is a plus.
8–12 years of experience in transmission line engineering, with a strong track record of technical delivery.
Proficiency in transmission line design tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, SAG10, and LPILE.
Experience working with utilities, EPC contractors, and engineering consultants.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed design and analysis of overhead and underground transmission line systems (69kV to 500kV), including structure loading, conductor selection, line routing, and foundation design.
Apply industry standards such as NESC, ASCE, and utility-specific requirements to ensure compliance and quality.
Support project delivery from concept through construction, including estimating, scheduling, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct design reviews and provide technical input to ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with client expectations.
Collaborate with project managers, junior engineers, and other technical specialists to deliver successful outcomes.
Contribute to proposal development and client engagement efforts as needed.
Participate in knowledge sharing and technical development initiatives across the team.