As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of utility substation Protection & Control (P&C) engineering design packages that include drawings such ...
As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of utility substation Protection & Control (P&C) engineering design packages that include drawings such ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Du Bois, PA · On-site
Description GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Du Bois, PA · On-site
Description GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Wheeling, WV · On-site
Description GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Wheeling, WV · On-site
Description GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Homestead, PA · On-site
GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance/training ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Homestead, PA · On-site
GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance/training ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Homestead, PA · On-site
GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance/training ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Homestead, PA · On-site
GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance/training ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Du Bois, PA · On-site
GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance/training ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Du Bois, PA · On-site
GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance/training ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Wheeling, WV · On-site
GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance/training ...
Protection & Control Engineer 2
Wheeling, WV · On-site
GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance/training ...
Description GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance ...
Description GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer 2 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance ...
Substation Protection and Control/Relay Engineer
Atlanta, GA · Remote
$110K - $150K/yr
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is seeking a talented Protection & Control Engineer to join our team remotely to support our Atlanta office. In this role, you will work on exciting projects and ...
Substation Protection and Control/Relay Engineer
Atlanta, GA · Remote
$110K - $150K/yr
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is seeking a talented Protection & Control Engineer to join our team remotely to support our Atlanta office. In this role, you will work on exciting projects and ...
PROTECTION & CONTROL ENGINEER - GRANT
Lake Worth, FL · On-site
$67K - $90K/yr
The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Protection and Control Engineer - GRANT. The Full - Time, Exempt with a salary rate of $67,275 - $90,563. This ...
PROTECTION & CONTROL ENGINEER - GRANT
Lake Worth, FL · On-site
$67K - $90K/yr
The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Protection and Control Engineer - GRANT. The Full - Time, Exempt with a salary rate of $67,275 - $90,563. This ...
Substation Protection and Control/Relay Engineer
Atlanta, GA · Remote
$110K - $150K/yr
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is seeking a talented Protection & Control Engineer to join our team remotely to support our Atlanta office. In this role, you will work on exciting projects and ...
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Substation Protection and Control/Relay Engineer
Atlanta, GA · Remote
$110K - $150K/yr
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is seeking a talented Protection & Control Engineer to join our team remotely to support our Atlanta office. In this role, you will work on exciting projects and ...
The Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for the following functions: * Perform detailed review of all existing protection schemes present in the subject area to incorporate into new design.
The Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for the following functions: * Perform detailed review of all existing protection schemes present in the subject area to incorporate into new design.
Position Overview Power your future with Qualus as a Protection & Control Engineer through our Qualus University's 2026 Engineering Boot Camp! Our Engineering Boot Camp is a full-time Engineer I role ...
Position Overview Power your future with Qualus as a Protection & Control Engineer through our Qualus University's 2026 Engineering Boot Camp! Our Engineering Boot Camp is a full-time Engineer I role ...
Position Overview Power your future with Qualus as a Protection & Control Engineer through our Qualus University's 2026 Engineering Boot Camp! Our Engineering Boot Camp is a full-time Engineer I role ...
Position Overview Power your future with Qualus as a Protection & Control Engineer through our Qualus University's 2026 Engineering Boot Camp! Our Engineering Boot Camp is a full-time Engineer I role ...
The Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for the following functions: * Perform detailed review of all existing protection schemes present in the subject area to incorporate into new design.
The Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for the following functions: * Perform detailed review of all existing protection schemes present in the subject area to incorporate into new design.
Sr Protection and Control Field Engineer
Boston, MA · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) - New England areaLocation: Northeastern United States (Preference given to candidates residing in New England) Pay:Depends on Skills & Experience ...
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Sr Protection and Control Field Engineer
Boston, MA · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) - New England areaLocation: Northeastern United States (Preference given to candidates residing in New England) Pay:Depends on Skills & Experience ...
Sr Protection and Control Field Engineer
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) - New England areaLocation: Northeastern United States (Preference given to candidates residing in New England) Pay:Depends on Skills & Experience ...
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Sr Protection and Control Field Engineer
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) - New England areaLocation: Northeastern United States (Preference given to candidates residing in New England) Pay:Depends on Skills & Experience ...
Sr Protection and Control Field Engineer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) - New England areaLocation: Northeastern United States (Preference given to candidates residing in New England) Pay:Depends on Skills & Experience ...
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Sr Protection and Control Field Engineer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) - New England areaLocation: Northeastern United States (Preference given to candidates residing in New England) Pay:Depends on Skills & Experience ...
Substation Protection & Control Engineer
$89K - $114K/yr
Provide engineering and operational support for substation protection and control systems, including relay settings consultation and guidance related to distribution substation protection. * Consult ...
Substation Protection & Control Engineer
$89K - $114K/yr
Provide engineering and operational support for substation protection and control systems, including relay settings consultation and guidance related to distribution substation protection. * Consult ...
Sr Protection and Control Field Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) - New England areaLocation: Northeastern United States (Preference given to candidates residing in New England) Pay:Depends on Skills & Experience ...
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Sr Protection and Control Field Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$50 - $70/hr
Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) - New England areaLocation: Northeastern United States (Preference given to candidates residing in New England) Pay:Depends on Skills & Experience ...
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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.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 17 days ago
Job description
Power your future with Qualus in our Substation Protection and Control department as a Protection & Control Engineer. As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of utility substation Protection & Control (P&C) engineering design packages that include drawings such as one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, AC/DC Elementary diagrams, circuit schedules, logic diagrams, operating diagrams, and more.Â
Responsibilities- Coordinate with Substation Physical Engineering, Relay Settings, and other groups to ensure design concurrence.
- Development of complete engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC schematics, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, control house layouts, wiring/connection diagrams, interconnection diagrams, relaying equipment specifications and bill of materials.
- Development of SCADA packages, including input / output list (Point Data Sheet)
- Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.
- Maintaining trusted relationships with current or prospective clients.
- Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to key customers; respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable articulate manner.
- Participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
- Performs assignments independently with instruction as to the general results expected and with guidance from Manager of Engineering and/or Lead Engineer on unusual or complex projects.Â
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineer (BSEE) with a power systems focus. An MS Degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree. International Engineering Degrees will be considered.
- 3+ years of experience with developing complete utility substation P&C engineering design packages, including AC one-line and three-line diagrams, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, relaying equipment specifications and bill of materials
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License, and desire to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Physical design experience in addition to Protection & Control (P&C) experience is a plus !
- Desire for continuing education and licensesÂ
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Benefits & CompensationQualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Company OverviewQualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEOWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME