Electrical Engineer
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.
If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to support and lead design efforts across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, including rail and vehicular tunnels, water/wastewater facilities, and renewable energy systems. This role involves hands-on design, modeling, field inspections, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a passion for sustainable energy, and experience in transit-related electrical systems.
Job Requirements
- Lead or support design engineering for infrastructure projects (rail/vehicular tunnels, water/wastewater facilities).
- Model energy systems and renewable energy resources.
- Perform lighting design and photometric calculations using AGI32 and ElumTools.
- Prepare and review design drawings using AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, and Autodesk REVIT.
- Conduct field inspections and site surveys for electrical, instrumentation, control, AC power, and communication systems.
- Develop detailed inspection and assessment reports.
- Create Bill of Quantities and Costing documentation.
- Assist in business development by preparing scope and cost proposals.
- Travel up to 30% domestically for site inspections and client meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university (or equivalent), Master’s degree preferred.
- Two to four years of post-graduate experience.
- Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
Technical Experience (minimum 2 years in each):
- Lighting design and photometric calculations for transit facilities (stations, bridges, tunnels).
- Design of low voltage substations, control rooms, and communication schemes.
- Site surveys and inspections for electrical, AC power, and communication systems.
- Drafting and photometric simulation using AGI32, ElumTools, Bentley MicroStation, and BlueBeam PDF.
- Proficiency in Autodesk tools (AutoCAD 3D, REVIT, Navisworks), Microsoft Office, and collaboration platforms (MS Teams, Skype).
- Familiarity with NFPA 70, 70E, 130, 502, OSHA, NESC, and IESNA standards.
- Experience on large-scale transportation projects with tight deadlines.
- Team collaboration across electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, and architectural disciplines.
- Basic understanding of SCADA, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Power system modeling software experience (SKM or ETAP preferred).
Benefits & Reward
At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
The expected salary for this position is $79,000 - $90,000.
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.
Equal opportunity is the law.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.