Protection and Control Engineer

Location:

Austin, Texas / The Woodlands, Texas

Mott Mac Donald is seeking a P&C engineer to join the team in Woodlands, TX. This variable position involves hands‑on engineering utilizing broad knowledge of electrical utility experience, engineering principles, and progressive education. The role requires a background in protection & controls for switching stations and substations to develop and implement designs for existing and new transmission and distribution projects. Knowledge of short‑circuit studies, relay setting calculations, and database files will be a plus.

• Provide P&C design for electrical utility projects for distribution and transmission voltages for switching stations and substations from 4kV up to 500kV.
• Work independently on P&C drawings: one‑line and three‑line diagrams, AC/DC distribution diagrams, relay protection and control schematics, instrumentation and alarm schematics, SCADA controls, rack and panel layouts, wiring diagrams, control house layouts, cable schedules and bill of materials.
• Coordinate design with electrical layout designers and engineers, system protection, construction supervisors, commissioning engineers, and field personnel.
• Calculate AC and DC load bank sizes and battery banks.
• Provide guidance and quality reviews of P&C design done by junior designers or contractors.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers and review technical documentation related to P&C design.
• Lead a team of designers for complex projects and actively participate in technical discussions with clients as needed.
• Design microprocessor relays for transmission and distribution lines, buses, transformers, PARs, reactors, capacitors for switching stations and substations (4kV‑500kV). Deep knowledge of high‑voltage breaker controls, GIS, high‑voltage equipment monitoring, and SCADA.
• Participate in and/or lead the effort for estimating/scheduling P&C work on engineering bids and proposals.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (required). Master’s degree in electrical engineering (plus).
• 7+ years of experience as an electrical engineer working in protection and control and/or SCADA.
• At least 5 years of prior project experience for each of the following: electrical utility switching stations/substations, protective relay schemes, fiber‑optic communication, SCADA, metering, A.C & D.C power distribution and controls, alarms, and equipment monitoring systems.
• Proficient in complex one‑line controls, schematics for protective relays (including microprocessor relays), control schematics, alarms, auxiliary power, SCADA and metering circuits, and understanding of electrical layout drawings.
• Knowledge of NERC and IEEE standards.
• Train and mentor junior staff in technical matters related to design.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• PE (Professional Engineer) registration.

Employees have a stake and a voice in the business, with personal and group performance bonuses. The comprehensive benefits package includes 401(k), medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance. Individual pay is determined by work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

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.