Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer -Substations (ITALY) Genova EUR 50.000 - 70.000 Senior Electrical Engineer – Substations (ITALY) About Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Job Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior 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 client transmission and distribution installations, ensuring security of electricity supply, integrating renewable energy sources, and bringing large power infrastructural plans from concept to delivery stage. Responsibilities Primary plant layout for HV substations. Equipment specifications for HV plant and ancillary equipment. Provide engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructure projects through lifecycle stages from feasibility and front‑end engineering to detailed design, site construction monitoring and commissioning. Coordinate with client project teams and internal disciplines within Mott MacDonald including civil, structural, environmental, survey/geotechnical, transport, protection and control and CAD/BIM teams. Deliver projects in new technologies such as energy storage, HVDC systems, smart grid solutions, waste to energy, etc. Provide professional services to clients in the UK and overseas. Candidate Specification Qualified to degree level and ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status. Experience in the power transmission and distribution industry. Experience with design, delivery and supervision of HV substation solutions (110kV to 400kV). Experience in developing specifications for HV AIS/GIS substations and associated primary/secondary equipment. Experience across all stages of project lifecycles. Experience applying regulatory and client‑specific health and safety requirements to HV plant system designs. Experience in preparing technical reports in English. Preferred, but not required Experience designing Overhead Line Systems for transmission networks. Experience in site construction and/or testing/commissioning for HV plant systems. Experience with earthing software design (CDEGs) and system studies/protection coordination software (ETAP). Experience with control and protection systems design. Master’s Degree. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will discuss how we can support you. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust. Competitive annual leave. Private medical insurance. Annual bonus scheme – subject to company performance. Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions, and learning resources. The opportunity to make a difference in our social outcomes. Application Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here. Contract Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Market: Energy Discipline: Electrical Job Ref: 12106 Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mott MacDonald by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr