Protection and Control Engineer

Position Summary

Mott Mac Donald is seeking a P & C engineer to join the team in Woodlands, TX. This is a variable position with a lot of hands‑on engineering utilizing a broad knowledge of electrical utility experience, engineering principles and practices acquired through progressive experience and education. Requires 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 settings calculations and database files will be a plus.

• Able to provide P & C design for electrical utility projects for distribution and transmission voltages for switching stations and substations from 4 kV up to and including 500 kV.
• Proficient in working independently on the following P & C drawings: P & C one‑lines, three‑lines drawings, 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.
• Experienced in calculating AC and DC load bank sizes and battery banks.
• Provide guidance and quality reviews of P & C design done by other 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 by the projects.
• Proven working experience with engineering and design of microprocessor relays for transmission and distribution lines, buses, transformers, PARs, reactors, capacitors for switching stations and substations 4 kV–500 kV. Deep knowledge in controls of high‑voltage breakers, GIS, high‑voltage equipment monitoring and SCADA.
• Participate in and/or lead the effort for estimating/ scheduling P & C work on relevant engineering bids/proposals.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required. Master’s degree in electrical engineering is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience as an electrical engineer working in protection and control and/or SCADA.
• Must have at least 5 years of prior work experience, project background experience, in each of the following: electrical utility switching stations/substations, electrical stations equipment knowledge, protection & controls.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with protective relay schemes and applications, fiber‑optic communication, SCADA, metering, A.C & D.C power distribution and controls, alarms, equipment monitoring systems.
• Proficient in working on complex one‑line controls, schematics for protective relays, 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.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• PE‑Professional Engineer registration.

Mott Mac Donald provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401(k), 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.

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.