Protection and Control Engineer
CA · Remote
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 ...
CA · Remote
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 ...
CA · Remote
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 ...
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 ...
CA · Remote
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 ...
CA · Remote
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 ...
Los Angeles, CA · Remote
$106K - $135K/yr
Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Remote) Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation P&C Engineer, to work on the design of relay and protection and control ...
Los Angeles, CA · Remote
$106K - $135K/yr
Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Remote) Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation P&C Engineer, to work on the design of relay and protection and control ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$106K - $135K/yr
Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Remote) Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation P&C Engineer, to work on the design of relay and protection and control ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$106K - $135K/yr
Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Remote) Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation P&C Engineer, to work on the design of relay and protection and control ...
$105K - $141K/yr
... protection insurance -- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses ... Systems Control Engineer Qualifications -- 6+ years of deep expertise designing custom motion ...
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$105K - $141K/yr
... protection insurance -- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses ... Systems Control Engineer Qualifications -- 6+ years of deep expertise designing custom motion ...
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$120K - $206K/yr
A Process Control Engineer is a specialist in designing, implementing, and maintaining ... protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a ...
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$120K - $206K/yr
A Process Control Engineer is a specialist in designing, implementing, and maintaining ... protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$110K - $145K/yr
Monitor and inspect system interfaces (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, communications ... C inspections and progress reports. REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$110K - $145K/yr
Monitor and inspect system interfaces (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, communications ... C inspections and progress reports. REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$110K - $145K/yr
Monitor and inspect system interfaces (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, communications ... C inspections and progress reports. REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$110K - $145K/yr
Monitor and inspect system interfaces (electrical, mechanical, fire protection, communications ... C inspections and progress reports. REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering ...
$123K - $169K/yr
Providing technical leadership and support to a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from ...
$123K - $169K/yr
Providing technical leadership and support to a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from ...
$123K - $169K/yr
Providing technical leadership and support to a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from ...
$123K - $169K/yr
Providing technical leadership and support to a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from ...
$123K - $169K/yr
Providing technical leadership and support to a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from ...
$123K - $169K/yr
Providing technical leadership and support to a team of engineers and designers to develop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical substations ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV from ...
$110K - $135K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Locomotion Control Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and real ... protected status.
$110K - $135K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Locomotion Control Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and real ... protected status.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$90K - $116K/yr
Designing protection, control and metering systems for electrical substations of 12 to 500 kV ... Preparing and reviewing drawing lists, engineering documents, specifications, and inspection and ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$90K - $116K/yr
Designing protection, control and metering systems for electrical substations of 12 to 500 kV ... Preparing and reviewing drawing lists, engineering documents, specifications, and inspection and ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$90K - $116K/yr
Designing protection, control and metering systems for electrical substations of 12 to 500 kV ... Preparing and reviewing drawing lists, engineering documents, specifications, and inspection and ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$90K - $116K/yr
Designing protection, control and metering systems for electrical substations of 12 to 500 kV ... Preparing and reviewing drawing lists, engineering documents, specifications, and inspection and ...
$110K - $135K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Locomotion Control Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and real ... protected status.
$110K - $135K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Locomotion Control Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and real ... protected status.
Huntington Beach, CA · On-site
$90K - $135K/yr
QA/QC ENGINEER Full-Time • Aerospace Manufacturing • On-Site Salary Range: $90,000 - $135,000 ... protected veteran status.
Huntington Beach, CA · On-site
$90K - $135K/yr
QA/QC ENGINEER Full-Time • Aerospace Manufacturing • On-Site Salary Range: $90,000 - $135,000 ... protected veteran status.
$90K - $135K/yr
QA/QC ENGINEER Full-Time * Aerospace Manufacturing * On-Site Salary Range: $90,000 - $135,000 ... protected veteran status.
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$90K - $135K/yr
QA/QC ENGINEER Full-Time * Aerospace Manufacturing * On-Site Salary Range: $90,000 - $135,000 ... protected veteran status.
$179K - $185K/yr
We're seeking a Senior Motor Control Engineer with deep technical expertise and a passion for ... Use models to inform controller structure, gains, limits, and protection strategies Controller ...
$179K - $185K/yr
We're seeking a Senior Motor Control Engineer with deep technical expertise and a passion for ... Use models to inform controller structure, gains, limits, and protection strategies Controller ...
Torrance, CA · On-site
$196K - $240K/yr
Support reactor protection and process control system design. * Lead instrument calibration, loop ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline. * 10+ years of experience with industrial ...
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Torrance, CA · On-site
$196K - $240K/yr
Support reactor protection and process control system design. * Lead instrument calibration, loop ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline. * 10+ years of experience with industrial ...
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| Aspect | Protection Control Engineer | Protection Relay Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, relevant certifications | Technical diploma or associate degree, specialized relay testing certifications |
| Work Environment | Design, engineering, and system integration in power plants or substations | Field testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection relays |
| Employer & Industry | Utilities, power generation, transmission companies | Substation service providers, utility companies, relay manufacturing firms |
Protection Control Engineers focus on designing and implementing protection systems, while Protection Relay Technicians handle testing and maintaining relay equipment. Both roles are essential in ensuring power system reliability but differ in responsibilities and required skills.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 20 days ago
8.4
Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
98th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers
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
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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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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