Principal Engineer Transmission Lines

Overview

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development services firm operating in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies, we deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ consultants. Our North America sectors include Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.

We empower 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 shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to lead and expand our Transmission Line Engineering practice in the North Division. This senior leadership role is ideal for an experienced professional ready to drive technical excellence, mentor a growing team, and deliver high-impact transmission line projects across New York, New Jersey, and New England.

In this role, you will oversee the planning, design, and execution of overhead and underground transmission line projects (69kV to 500kV), leveraging your deep knowledge of utility standards, structural and electrical design, and project delivery. You will also play a key role in business development and strategic growth of the transmission line portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of transmission line engineers and technical specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design and analysis of transmission line systems, including structure loading, conductor selection, line routing, and foundation design, in accordance with NESC, ASCE, and utility standards.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with project scope, codes, and client requirements through rigorous design reviews and technical oversight.
• Manage project delivery from concept through construction, including estimating, scheduling, resource planning, and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges related to line design, constructability, and system integration.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and strategic planning to grow the transmission line practice.
• Collaborate with international teams and contribute to global knowledge sharing and best practices.

Qualifications

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world we live in. If you share that vision, we still want to hear from you.

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, 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.

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.

Hybrid working policy : At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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