Senior Protection and Control Engineer

Mott MacDonald • Westwood, MA

11d • $139,000 - $176,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mott MacDonald is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer to join our dynamic team in Boston, New York or New Jersey offices. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on engineering work across a wide range of electrical utility projects. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy applying your deep technical expertise to meaningful infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in protection and control engineering, including SCADA systems.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing P&C systems for switching stations and substations ranging from 4kV to 500kV.
• Creating and reviewing detailed engineering drawings including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC distribution, relay protection schematics, SCADA controls, and control house layouts.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including layout designers, system protection engineers, construction supervisors, 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 to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Leading design teams on complex projects and engaging in technical discussions with clients.
• Applying expertise in microprocessor relay design and high-voltage equipment controls, including SCADA and GIS systems.
• Supporting proposal efforts through estimating and scheduling P&C work.

Benefits

• Personal and group performance bonuses
• 401k
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Parental leave
• Company paid life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior