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. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by integral specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension.

Together with our clients, we're helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

The Energy

Unit's Transmission & Distribution division is seeking a Principal Power system engineer specialising in PSCAD to play a leading role in the delivery of complex power system studies for renewable generation, HVDC, FACTS, battery storage, transmission, and grid integration projects across the globe. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, supporting project delivery, technical assurance, client engagement, and the development of junior engineers within a growing power systems team. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most challenging energy transition projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across our UK and international offices. for transmission and distribution networks.

Renewable energy plants (wind, solar and hybrid systems) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)



Grid-connected power electronic converters Transmission and distribution networks Electromagnetic transient (EMT) analysis Insulation coordination Interface with OEMs, network operators, project developers and contractors to obtain and validate technical data. Analyse and interpret simulation results and provide practical engineering recommendations. Prepare high-quality technical reports and present findings to clients and stakeholders.

Provide technical leadership, mentoring and quality assurance for PSCAD-related project work. Maintain awareness of industry developments, grid code requirements and emerging technologies relating to power electronic-based power systems. Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum); MSc, MEng or PhD specialising in Power Systems highly desirable.

Power electronic converter technologies Renewable energy integration Experience interpreting EMT simulation results and translating them into practical engineering solutions. Strong technical report writing and presentation skills. Ability to lead technical workstreams and mentor junior engineers.

Commercial awareness and ability to support business growth through specialist power system consultancy services. Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary project teams. Working knowledge of ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS®E and other power system analysis tools.

Experience with transmission utilities, renewable developers, OEMs or EPC contractors. Private medical insurance Agile/flexible working – because life isn't 9-5 Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

📌 Principal Power System Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Mott MacDonald
📍 Madrid