Senior Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Raleigh, NC

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a focus on SCADA systems to join their team. This role involves hands-on engineering tasks, project oversight, and mentoring junior staff. The position is integral to delivering exceptional engineering outcomes in various sectors, including energy and transportation, while promoting sustainability and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Generate communication block diagrams and SCADA design drawings.
• Maintain a project points list throughout the project lifecycle.
• Run weekly project SCADA meetings.
• Program HMI/RTUs, network switches, substation computers, and firewalls.
• Perform project SCADA oversight with a focus on client interaction and SCADA checkout.
• Participate in and/or lead estimating and scheduling SCADA work for engineering bids/proposals.
• Mentor junior staff regarding SCADA office and site activities.
• Lead the unit SCADA team, including weekly meetings and work distribution.
• Perform complex automation logic activities and NERC/CIP security/firewall activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required; Master's degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience as an electrical engineer in protection and control and/or SCADA.
• At least 5 years of project background experience in substation SCADA engineering and commissioning.
• Experience in renewable project SCADA engineering and commissioning, including testing and coordination with owners, utilities, and offtakers.
• HMI development experience.
• RTAC program development experience.
• Points list generation and ownership responsibilities.
• Relay and/or RTAC automation programming experience.
• Familiarity with software packages such as SEL acSELerator RTAC, acSELerator Architect, acSELerator Diagram Builder, and Ignition (preferred).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• PE-Professional Engineer registration is preferred but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Ignition software for HMI development.
• Familiarity with NERC/CIP security standards.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy that promotes flexibility and well-being.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.