As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all ...
As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all ...
Senior Project Engineer
Clarksville, AR · Remote
$101K - $132K/yr
Senior Engineering Manager __ In this role, you will act as a design authority for an engineering ... Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, protection & control, and critical power ...
Senior Project Engineer
Clarksville, AR · Remote
$101K - $132K/yr
Senior Engineering Manager __ In this role, you will act as a design authority for an engineering ... Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, protection & control, and critical power ...
Controls Engineer
Clarksville, AR · On-site
$75 - $105/hr
Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process ... Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans ...
Controls Engineer
Clarksville, AR · On-site
$75 - $105/hr
Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process ... Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans ...
Maintenance - Controls Engineer
Russellville, AR · On-site
$70K - $90K/yr
Job Summary The PLC Controls Engineer will design, develop, and maintain control systems for ... protected by law.
Maintenance - Controls Engineer
Russellville, AR · On-site
$70K - $90K/yr
Job Summary The PLC Controls Engineer will design, develop, and maintain control systems for ... protected by law.
Controls Engineer
Clarksville, AR · On-site
$68K - $87K/yr
Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process ... Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants ...
Controls Engineer
Clarksville, AR · On-site
$68K - $87K/yr
Designs, develops, and implements control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process ... Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants ...
058 - Maintenance - Controls Engineer
Russellville, AR · On-site
$75 - $95/hr
This role involves programming PLCs, troubleshooting control systems, and collaborating with ... protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
058 - Maintenance - Controls Engineer
Russellville, AR · On-site
$75 - $95/hr
This role involves programming PLCs, troubleshooting control systems, and collaborating with ... protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Partner closely with factory proposal teams, application engineers, product managers, and Sales ... ABB's Electrical Protection, Distribution & Control products include medium and low voltage ...
Partner closely with factory proposal teams, application engineers, product managers, and Sales ... ABB's Electrical Protection, Distribution & Control products include medium and low voltage ...
Develop and implement process control strategies for automated systems including PLCs, robotics ... protected by law.
Develop and implement process control strategies for automated systems including PLCs, robotics ... protected by law.
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Russellville, AR · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
FMEAs Control Plans, Capability Studies, Balanced Line Capacity Models, Flow Analysis, etc ... protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Russellville, AR · On-site
$80 - $100/hr
FMEAs Control Plans, Capability Studies, Balanced Line Capacity Models, Flow Analysis, etc ... protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and ... Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you ...
The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and ... Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you ...
Operate track switches, inspect equipment on cars and use radio communications to control train ... Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or ...
Operate track switches, inspect equipment on cars and use radio communications to control train ... Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or ...
Engineer/Conductor - DR
Russellville, AR · On-site
Operate track switches, inspect equipment on cars and use radio communications to control train ... Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or ...
Engineer/Conductor - DR
Russellville, AR · On-site
Operate track switches, inspect equipment on cars and use radio communications to control train ... Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or ...
Engineer/Conductor - DR
Russellville, AR · On-site
Operate track switches, inspect equipment on cars and use radio communications to control train ... Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or ...
Engineer/Conductor - DR
Russellville, AR · On-site
Operate track switches, inspect equipment on cars and use radio communications to control train ... Wear required protective equipment such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots or ...
Civil/Structural Design Engineer Sr- Nuclear
Russellville, AR · On-site
$87K - $118K/yr
Maintains configuration control for the plant. Job Duties/Responsibilities * Supports Maintenance ... as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy ...
Civil/Structural Design Engineer Sr- Nuclear
Russellville, AR · On-site
$87K - $118K/yr
Maintains configuration control for the plant. Job Duties/Responsibilities * Supports Maintenance ... as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy ...
Civil/Structural Design Engineer Sr- Nuclear
$87K - $118K/yr
Maintains configuration control for the plant. Job Duties/Responsibilities * Supports Maintenance ... as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy ...
Civil/Structural Design Engineer Sr- Nuclear
$87K - $118K/yr
Maintains configuration control for the plant. Job Duties/Responsibilities * Supports Maintenance ... as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy ...
Civil/Structural Design Engineer Sr- Nuclear
Russellville, AR · On-site
$75 - $105/hr
Maintains configuration control for the plant. Job Duties/Responsibilities * Supports Maintenance ... as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy ...
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Civil/Structural Design Engineer Sr- Nuclear
Russellville, AR · On-site
$75 - $105/hr
Maintains configuration control for the plant. Job Duties/Responsibilities * Supports Maintenance ... as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy ...
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Senior Technical Business Developer - Grid Automation
Clarksville, AR · Remote
$106K - $139K/yr
We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Senior Technical Business Developer to lead the ... protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the ...
Senior Technical Business Developer - Grid Automation
Clarksville, AR · Remote
$106K - $139K/yr
We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Senior Technical Business Developer to lead the ... protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the ...
Senior Technical Business Developer - Sub-transmission Products
Clarksville, AR · Remote
$128K - $157K/yr
We are seeking a technically proficient and driven Senior Technical Business Developer to lead ... protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the ...
Senior Technical Business Developer - Sub-transmission Products
Clarksville, AR · Remote
$128K - $157K/yr
We are seeking a technically proficient and driven Senior Technical Business Developer to lead ... protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the ...
Project Manager
Clarksville, AR · On-site
$110 - $140/hr
Experience leading local and remote teams of engineers/technicians to provide control system ... Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants ...
Project Manager
Clarksville, AR · On-site
$110 - $140/hr
Experience leading local and remote teams of engineers/technicians to provide control system ... Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants ...
Manufacturing Operations Technology Manager
Russellville, AR · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, or Control System Engineering, or ... Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is ...
Manufacturing Operations Technology Manager
Russellville, AR · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, or Control System Engineering, or ... Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is ...
Protection And Control Engineer information
See Dover, AR salary details
$58.2K - $67.3K
7% of jobs
$67.3K - $76.4K
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$76.4K - $85.5K
9% of jobs
$87K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$85.5K - $94.7K
23% of jobs
The median wage is $96.5K / yr.
$94.7K - $103.8K
27% of jobs
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$103.8K - $112.9K
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$140.3K - $149.4K
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$149.4K - $158.6K
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How much do protection and control engineer jobs pay per year?
What is a protection and control engineer?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a protection and control engineer?
How does a protection and control engineer typically collaborate with other teams during a power system project?
What is the difference between Protection And Control Engineer vs Relay Technician?
| Aspect | Protection And Control Engineer | Relay Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, relevant certifications | Technical diploma or associate degree, specialized relay training |
| Work Environment | Design, testing, and commissioning of protection systems in substations and power plants | Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of relays on-site |
| Industry Usage | Used by utilities, power generation companies, and industrial plants | Primarily employed by utilities and maintenance contractors |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding roles, qualifications, and responsibilities of protection engineers | Technical repair and maintenance of relays and protection devices |
Protection And Control Engineers focus on designing, testing, and overseeing protection systems in power networks, requiring higher-level engineering credentials. Relay Technicians handle installation and maintenance of relays, often with technical diplomas. Both roles are essential in power systems but differ in scope, responsibilities, and qualifications.
How much do protection and control engineers make?

Full-time
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Re-posted 27 days ago
ABB Group rating
7.8
Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
214th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Technical Consulting Manager II__
Your role and responsibilities:
As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completing the corresponding engineering assignments.
While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern California area.
Main Accountabilities:
Lead and support engineering design activities for new and existing utility, industrial, and commercial substation protection & control/automation systems, including planning, coordination, and execution of new and retrofit designs.
Develop engineering documentation and perform analyses-such as schematics, logic diagrams, layouts, bills of materials, reports, and calculations-to support accurate, standardscompliant system designs.
Manage project materials, construction design packages, and technical issue resolution while providing ongoing communication, status updates, and support to project teams, management, partners, and customers.
Ensure adherence to safety practices, industry standards, and company/customer requirements while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and participating in training to maintain technical proficiency.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Masters Degree Preferred.
5+ years of experience in protection & control projects for utility customers.
Ability to read, correctly interpret, and apply electrical one-lines, schematics, and instruction manuals.
Proficient software experience should include Easy Power, SKM Powertools, ETAP, Aspen, and EMTP.
PE License in California required
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
More about us:
ABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division's extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life.
What's in it for you:
We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Remote
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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Health, Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $83,300 and $133,280 annually.
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Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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