Sr. Protection & Control Designer

Overview

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level Design Engineer to support the design and execution of substation, utility, and power infrastructure projects. This individual will work closely with electrical, Protection & Control, civil, structural, construction, and project management teams to develop accurate, constructible, and high-quality engineering designs.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing engineering drawings, layouts, design packages, and technical markups within a utility or power environment and will be comfortable supporting projects from preliminary design through detailed engineering and construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and detailed engineering designs for substation, utility, and power infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, plans, and design packages.
• Develop design concepts, sketches, and technical markups for completion by CAD/design technicians.
• Coordinate design requirements across Protection & Control, electrical, civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Support the development of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, cable routing, conduit plans, and other project-specific designs.
• Incorporate engineering calculations, specifications, equipment requirements, and field information into project designs.
• Review drawings and completed design packages for accuracy, quality, constructability, and conformance with project requirements.
• Support equipment specifications, material selection, and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate design activities and engineering deliverables with project schedules and construction requirements.
• Participate in site visits and obtain field measurements and existing-condition information necessary to complete designs.
• Review and update existing drawings to accurately reflect field conditions and project modifications.
• Provide engineering and design support during construction and assist with resolving field-related design issues.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, revisions, and project documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable company QA/QC, safety, design, construction, and document-control standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, construction teams, vendors, and client stakeholders throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional experience in engineering or design, preferably supporting substation, utility, power, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, and design packages.
• Ability to create preliminary designs and technical markups and clearly communicate requirements to CAD/design technicians.
• Experience coordinating designs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Revit
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, design documentation, and revision control.
• Understanding of applicable engineering codes, utility standards, and QA/QC requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple design deliverables and project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NY SE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional experience in engineering or design, preferably supporting substation, utility, power, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing and reviewing engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, and design packages.
• Ability to create preliminary designs and technical markups and clearly communicate requirements to CAD/design technicians.
• Experience coordinating designs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Revit
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, design documentation, and revision control.
• Understanding of applicable engineering codes, utility standards, and QA/QC requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple design deliverables and project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NY SE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

• Develop preliminary and detailed engineering designs for substation, utility, and power infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, plans, and design packages.
• Develop design concepts, sketches, and technical markups for completion by CAD/design technicians.
• Coordinate design requirements across Protection & Control, electrical, civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Support the development of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, cable routing, conduit plans, and other project-specific designs.
• Incorporate engineering calculations, specifications, equipment requirements, and field information into project designs.
• Review drawings and completed design packages for accuracy, quality, constructability, and conformance with project requirements.
• Support equipment specifications, material selection, and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate design activities and engineering deliverables with project schedules and construction requirements.
• Participate in site visits and obtain field measurements and existing-condition information necessary to complete designs.
• Review and update existing drawings to accurately reflect field conditions and project modifications.
• Provide engineering and design support during construction and assist with resolving field-related design issues.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, revisions, and project documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable company QA/QC, safety, design, construction, and document-control standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, construction teams, vendors, and client stakeholders throughout project execution.