SCADA Engineer
US$107,000 – US$130,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$107,000 – US$130,000 / yr |
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CertificationsProfessional Engineer
Field of studyElectrical Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyElectrical Engineering
Study levelMaster's
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering 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 truly shape your story.
If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
Mott MacDonald is seeking a Lead SCADA engineer to join the team in Westwood, MA office. This is a variable position with a lot of hands-on engineering. Your duties will include:
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Generating communication block diagram and SCADA design drawings
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Generating and maintaining throughout the project a project points list.
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Running weekly project SCADA meetings.
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Program HMI/RTUs, network switches, substation computers and firewalls.
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Perform project SCADA oversight role with focus on direct client interaction and SCADA checkout.
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Participate in and/or lead the effort for estimating/ scheduling SCADA work on relevant engineering bids/proposals.
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Mentor junior staff with respect to SCADA office and site activities
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Lead the unit SCADA team including weekly meetings, work distribution, resource for junior engineers.
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Perform more complicated automation logic activities and NERC/CIP security/firewall activities (preferred).
We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required. Master’s degree in electrical engineering is a plus.
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7+ years of experience as an electrical engineer working in protection and control and/or SCADA
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Must have at least 5 years of prior work experience, project background experience, in each of the following: