To act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice. This includes (but ...
To act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice. This includes (but ...
Substation Protection & Control Engineer - REMOTE
Dallas, TX · Remote
$97K - $124K/yr
Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Remote) Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer, to work on the design of relay and ...
Substation Protection & Control Engineer - REMOTE
Dallas, TX · Remote
$97K - $124K/yr
Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Remote) Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer, to work on the design of relay and ...
Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing Engineer
Dallas, TX · Remote
$120K - $160K/yr
Job Title - Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing Engineer Location: 100% Remote > Travel 80% of the time. Base Salary - $120,000 - $160,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits Industry: Energy - Utilities ...
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Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing Engineer
Dallas, TX · Remote
$120K - $160K/yr
Job Title - Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing Engineer Location: 100% Remote > Travel 80% of the time. Base Salary - $120,000 - $160,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits Industry: Energy - Utilities ...
GAI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA/QC Protection & Control Engineer 2 to oversee QA/QC on design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for high-voltage ...
GAI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA/QC Protection & Control Engineer 2 to oversee QA/QC on design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for high-voltage ...
Description GAI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA/QC Protection & Control Engineer 2 to oversee QA/QC on design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for ...
Description GAI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA/QC Protection & Control Engineer 2 to oversee QA/QC on design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for ...
Substation Protection & Control Designer - REMOTE Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation P&C Designer, to work on the design of relay and protection and control ...
Substation Protection & Control Designer - REMOTE Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation P&C Designer, to work on the design of relay and protection and control ...
Substation Protection & Control Designer - REMOTE Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation P&C Designer, to work on the design of relay and protection and control ...
Substation Protection & Control Designer - REMOTE Location: Remote US Ready to make a difference? ICF is seeking a Substation P&C Designer, to work on the design of relay and protection and control ...
Senior Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer
Dallas, TX · On-site
$94K - $120K/yr
Responsibilities To act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice.
Senior Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer
Dallas, TX · On-site
$94K - $120K/yr
Responsibilities To act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice.
Meade is seeking a talented Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to lead and execute medium- to high-voltage (15kV to 500kV) substation protection and control design projects. This is a ...
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Meade is seeking a talented Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to lead and execute medium- to high-voltage (15kV to 500kV) substation protection and control design projects. This is a ...
Senior Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer
Dallas, TX · On-site
$97K - $124K/yr
Responsibilities To act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice.
Senior Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer
Dallas, TX · On-site
$97K - $124K/yr
Responsibilities To act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice.
Responsibilities To act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice.
Responsibilities To act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice.
Sr Protection & Controls Engineer
Frisco, TX · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
Protection & control schematics * I/O assignment and logic diagrams * Panel layouts and bills of materials * SCADA/RTU communication integration * Construction documentation and sequencing * Review ...
Sr Protection & Controls Engineer
Frisco, TX · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
Protection & control schematics * I/O assignment and logic diagrams * Panel layouts and bills of materials * SCADA/RTU communication integration * Construction documentation and sequencing * Review ...
The ideal candidate has a good understanding of Protection & Control (P&C) design concepts, familiarity with relay settings calculations / setting file development, relay manufacturer software ...
The ideal candidate has a good understanding of Protection & Control (P&C) design concepts, familiarity with relay settings calculations / setting file development, relay manufacturer software ...
Electrical Engineer - Protection & Controls/Physical - Substations - Power and Energy
$90K - $150K/yr
Collaborate with civil, structural, SCADA, and protection & control engineers to deliver integrated project solutions * Prepare technical documentation: one-line diagrams, studies, specs, reports ...
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Electrical Engineer - Protection & Controls/Physical - Substations - Power and Energy
$90K - $150K/yr
Collaborate with civil, structural, SCADA, and protection & control engineers to deliver integrated project solutions * Prepare technical documentation: one-line diagrams, studies, specs, reports ...
Substation Control Center Manager
$121K - $155K/yr
Experience with substation control houses, protection/control panels, SCADA/communications racks ... station DC systems, auxiliary power systems, modular electrical buildings, e-houses, or industrial ...
Substation Control Center Manager
$121K - $155K/yr
Experience with substation control houses, protection/control panels, SCADA/communications racks ... station DC systems, auxiliary power systems, modular electrical buildings, e-houses, or industrial ...
Develop and manipulate logic commonly utilized in protection and control schemes. Multiple locations available! Please refer to job posting header for full list of eligible locations. Key ...
Develop and manipulate logic commonly utilized in protection and control schemes. Multiple locations available! Please refer to job posting header for full list of eligible locations. Key ...
Lead Mechanical / Electrical Engineer
Dallas, TX · On-site
$110K - $140K/yr
Review, coordinate, and validate electrical engineering deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), schematic drawings, protection & control systems, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
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Lead Mechanical / Electrical Engineer
Dallas, TX · On-site
$110K - $140K/yr
Review, coordinate, and validate electrical engineering deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), schematic drawings, protection & control systems, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
Senior Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection
$106K - $138K/yr
Develop and manipulate logic commonly utilized in protection and control schemes. Multiple locations available! Please refer to job posting header for full list of eligible locations. Key ...
Senior Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection
$106K - $138K/yr
Develop and manipulate logic commonly utilized in protection and control schemes. Multiple locations available! Please refer to job posting header for full list of eligible locations. Key ...
Electrical Engineering Manager - Renewable Energy
$121K - $155K/yr
Lead, develop, and coach members of the electrical engineering team, including support across HV/substation, protection & control, NERC compliance, and PV/BESS design scopes. * Support staffing ...
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Electrical Engineering Manager - Renewable Energy
$121K - $155K/yr
Lead, develop, and coach members of the electrical engineering team, including support across HV/substation, protection & control, NERC compliance, and PV/BESS design scopes. * Support staffing ...
Senior Relay Technician
Irving, TX · On-site
They will be required to maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro-mechanical); substation and electric utility ...
Senior Relay Technician
Irving, TX · On-site
They will be required to maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro-mechanical); substation and electric utility ...
Protection Control information
What is the difference between Protection Control vs Relay Technician?
| Aspect | Protection Control | Relay Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | PE, NICET, or equivalent; industry-specific training | NICET certification; electrical or electronics training |
| Work Environment | Power plants, substations, utility companies | Substations, power plants, maintenance facilities |
| Job Focus | Design, testing, and operation of protection systems | Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of relays |
Protection Control specialists focus on designing and managing protection systems to ensure electrical grid safety, while Relay Technicians primarily handle the installation and maintenance of relays. Both roles require electrical knowledge and certifications, often working in similar environments within the power industry. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the electrical utility sector.
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Job description
Kimley-Horn's Dallas, Texas (TX) office is seeking a Substation P&C Engineer with 4+ years of relevant experience to join our diverse and fast-paced organization! This is not a remote position.
This is a strategic opportunity for a highly experienced engineer and project manager to lead complex utility-scale substation projects and help drive growth in the P&C space.
To act in a senior technical capacity in producing engineering related project deliverables relating to power system Protection & Control (P&C), within the power delivery Practice. This includes (but not limited to):
- Undertake senior and lead technical roles on project specific multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Lead successful output of P&C engineering deliverables in the business, working with the P&C group to determine suitable P&C engineering personnel from across our offices, as required
- Lead in a technical capacity on P&C design project deliverables, ranging from 4kV up to 500kV (with a particular emphasis on 115kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of Lead Project Engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate
- Produce detailed substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards. Core design responsibilities include:One-line diagrams
- Three-line diagrams
- Potential and current schematics
- Control and Indication schematics
- Communication Interconnections
- Wiring Diagrams
- Equipment Sizing and Specifications
- I/O mapping
- Construction Documentation / Outage Sequencing
- Procurement and Construction Support
- Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required, to continually improve the engineering capability within the P&C practice
- Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C, as required
- Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations
- Perform Quality Control reviews on substation protection packages
- Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance, and recommending training needs to the P&C group
#LI-TD
- 4+ years of protection & control engineering design
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus)
- PE or the ability to obtain within 6 months required
- Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
- I/O mapping
- Constrution documentation/outage sequencing
- ETAP experience is a plus
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
- The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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We are a full-service consulting firm that provides a wide range of infrastructure and land development planning and engineering services to both public and private clients. Though we have more than 6,000 employees in 100+ offices, we pride ourselves on our small company feel. At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People--clients and employees--are at the forefront of our business. Clients know we are laser-focused on their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to see our staff flourish, one and all. Both groups know that with Kimley-Horn, they can expect more and experience better.
Industry
Specialized design services
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Raleigh, NC, US
Year founded
1967