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Overview

Mott MacDonald has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Power Transmission and Distribution team. The successful candidate will be motivated to work on a range of diverse industry-leading projects developing innovative solutions for power transmission grid systems and for client transmission and distribution installations ensuring security of electricity supply, developing the integration of renewable energy sources and bringing large power infrastructural plans from concept to delivery stage.

Your role will include working with a range of clients/stakeholders including major utilities and large global demand customers in a rapidly changing energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Primary plant layout for HV substations
• Equipment specifications for HV Plant and ancillary equipment
• Providing engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructural development projects through various lifecycle stages from feasibility/front end engineering stages to detailed design/site construction monitoring and commissioning
• Coordination with client project teams and internal team disciplines within Mott MacDonald including civil, structural, environmental, survey/geotechnical, transport, protection and control and CAD/BIM team

Candidate Specification

• Qualified to degree level and ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status
• Experience working in the power transmission and distribution industry
• Experience relating to design, delivery and supervision of HV substation solutions (110kV to 400kV)
• Experience in development of specifications for HV AIS/GIS substations and associated primary/secondary equipment
• Experience in applying regulatory and client specific health and safety requirements to HV plant system designs

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision reflects changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.

Working Arrangements

Agile working: We offer a hybrid working policy that supports well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We pursue equal opportunities and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute. We value diversity and inclusion across the business.

Accessibility

If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for assistance.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, access to Peppy for menopause support, wellbeing program, flexible benefits including health options for you and family
• Financial wellbeing: Pension contributions matching 4.5% to 7%, life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to 6x), income protection, flexible benefits, annual bonus schemes
• Lifestyle: 33–35 days holiday (plus buy/sell options), holiday entitlement increases with service, saving schemes and discounts
• Enhanced family and carers leave: Maternity/Adoption 26 weeks, shared parental leave up to 24 weeks, extra caring leave
• Learning and development: Professional subscription, mentoring, training, self-development options
• Networks and social outcomes: Employee networks supporting diverse communities and community initiatives

Location and Employment Details

Locations: Brighton, Altrincham, York, Glasgow. Contract type: Permanent. Work pattern: Full time. Market: Energy. Discipline: Electrical. Job Ref: 9480. Recruiter contact: Pranjali Ahuja.