Electrical Engineer

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a leading global consultancy specializing in engineering, management, and development services, employing over 20,000 experts worldwide in 50+ countries across 140+ offices. Our extensive work impacts diverse industries, driving future-defining projects that create meaningful societal benefits. We prioritize empowering our employees within an inclusive, collaborative environment to foster personal and professional growth.

Business Unit

The Energy unit focuses on delivering comprehensive engineering and project management services across the energy sector, including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution networks. Services cover the full project lifecycle from initial concept and design through construction, operations, and asset life extension.

Role Overview

We invite applications for the role of Electrical Engineer within our expanding Power Transmission and Distribution team. This permanent position involves contributing to innovative power transmission grid projects and client installations, emphasizing secure electricity supply, renewable energy integration, and managing large-scale power infrastructure from concept through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop primary plant layouts for high-voltage substations ranging from 110kV to 400kV.
• Specify equipment requirements related to HV plants and ancillary devices.
• Contribute engineering design input at various project stages, including feasibility studies, detailed design, construction supervision, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with client project teams and multiple internal disciplines such as civil, structural, environmental, survey/geotechnical, transport, protection and control, and CAD/BIM departments.
• Participate in projects involving emerging technologies like energy storage, HVDC systems, smart grids, and waste-to-energy solutions.
• Deliver professional engineering services to clients both domestically and internationally.

Candidate Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree qualification in electrical engineering or related field.
• Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer status is preferable.
• Experience in the power transmission and distribution sector.
• Hands-on design, delivery, and supervision experience for HV substation projects (110kV–400kV).
• Familiarity with specifications development for HV AIS/GIS substations and associated primary and secondary equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards applied to HV plant system designs compliant with regulatory and client requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience in 3D modelling of HV substations using Revit software.
• Design expertise in overhead line systems for transmission networks.
• Background in HV cable system design (at least 110kV).
• Site construction involvement and/or testing and commissioning of HV plant systems.
• Proficiency with earthing design software (CDEGS), power cable ampacity rating tools (CYMCAP), and system studies/protection coordination software such as ETAP or DIgSILENT.
• Experience in control and protection system design.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Pension scheme with contributions matched up to 7% of base salary.
• Competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Professional institution membership subscription covered annually.
• Life insurance and income continuance benefits.
• Enhanced paternity leave allowances.
• Company performance-based annual bonus scheme.
• Cycle-to-work and Travel TaxSaver schemes.
• Commitment to professional development accredited by Engineers Ireland.
• Mentoring and career progression support.

Employee Ownership and Culture

• Employee-owned business model fostering a culture of shared success without external investors.
• Employees hold stakes and voices through personal and group performance bonuses.
• Career growth is recognized with increased ownership stakes reflecting long-term contributions.
• Opportunities to engage directly with senior leadership to influence business direction.
• Senior positions offer direct pathways to ownership from day one.

Inclusion and Accessibility

We prioritize equality, diversity, and inclusion, adhering to fair employment practices to ensure equitable opportunities. We encourage diverse expression and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual can contribute fully. Reasonable accommodations are available to support candidates through the recruitment and interview process, upon request.

Work Practices

The company promotes agile work practices, offering hybrid working options that prioritize employee well-being, flexibility, and trust, aiming for optimal effectiveness in meeting client and team commitments.