Senior Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Boston, MA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Electrical Engineer at Mott MacDonald will lead SCADA engineering efforts, focusing on hands-on engineering tasks and direct client interaction. This role involves generating SCADA design drawings, overseeing project SCADA activities, and mentoring junior staff. The position is integral to the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation across various sectors, including energy and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Generating communication block diagram and SCADA design drawings
• Generating and maintaining a project points list throughout the project
• Running weekly project SCADA meetings
• Programming HMI/RTUs, network switches, substation computers, and firewalls
• Performing project SCADA oversight with a focus on direct client interaction and SCADA checkout
• Participating in and/or leading the effort for estimating/scheduling SCADA work on relevant engineering bids/proposals
• Mentoring junior staff regarding SCADA office and site activities
• Leading the unit SCADA team including weekly meetings and work distribution
• Performing complicated automation logic activities and NERC/CIP security/firewall activities (preferred)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required
• 7+ years of experience as an electrical engineer in protection and control and/or SCADA
• 5+ years of project background experience in substation SCADA engineering and commissioning
• 5+ years of renewable project SCADA engineering and commissioning experience
• Experience in HMI development
• Experience in RTAC program development
• Experience in points list generation and ownership responsibilities
• Experience in relay and/or RTAC automation programming
• Familiarity with SEL acSELerator RTAC, acSELerator Architect, acSELerator Diagram Builder, Ignition (preferred)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• PE-Professional Engineer registration preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in electrical engineering
• Experience with SEL software packages

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy that embraces well-being, flexibility, and trust