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Wood Plc

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Tucker, GA · On-site

$107.90K - $147.90K/yr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood currently has exciting opportunities for a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer . This position can be located in any of the following offices - Vancouver, BC ...

Wood Plc

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Orlando, FL

$106.90K - $146.60K/yr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood currently has exciting opportunities for a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer . This position can be located in any of the following offices - Vancouver, BC ...

Wood Plc

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Orlando, FL

$106.90K - $146.60K/yr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood currently has exciting opportunities for a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer . This position can be located in any of the following offices - Los Angeles, CA ...

Wood Plc

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Tucker, GA

$107.90K - $147.90K/yr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood currently has exciting opportunities for a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer . This position can be located in any of the following offices - Los Angeles, CA ...

Commonwealth Associates

Protection & Controls Engineer Lead

$104.90K - $138.20K/yr

Primary Purpose The experienced Lead Engineer in Protection and Control design. Develop and applies engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to complex and unique engineering problems. A ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for protection & controls engineer in the United States is $96,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Protection & Controls Engineer job?

A Protection & Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical protection and control systems for power grids, substations, and industrial facilities. They ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical systems by developing protective relaying schemes, performing system studies, and troubleshooting faults. Their role involves working with relays, circuit breakers, SCADA systems, and automation technologies to prevent equipment damage and power outages. They collaborate with utilities, engineering teams, and field technicians to optimize system performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Protection & Controls Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Protection & Controls Engineer, you need a solid understanding of electrical power systems, protection schemes, and control logic, usually backed by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as SEL AcSELerator, ETAP, and relay programming tools, as well as certifications like PE or NETA, are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are key soft skills for success in this role. These competencies ensure accurate system protection, minimize downtime, and support safe, reliable operation of critical power infrastructure.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Protection & Controls Engineer?

A Protection & Controls Engineer typically spends their day designing, reviewing, and testing protection and control systems for electrical substations and power grids. Daily tasks may include developing relay settings, performing fault analysis, creating wiring diagrams, and collaborating with project teams and field technicians to ensure accurate implementation. You will also troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing systems, update project documentation, and participate in meetings with clients or stakeholders. This role often balances independent technical work with teamwork, providing variety and opportunities to apply both engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills.
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Infographic showing various Protection & Controls Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 78% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,574 per year, or $46.4 per hour.
Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Wood Plc

Los Angeles, CA

$123.40K - $169.20K/yr

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Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood currently has exciting opportunities for a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer. This position can be located in any of the following offices - West Palm Beach, FL, Orlando, FL, Tucker, GA,  Los Angeles, CA  or Vancouver, BC, Calgary, AB, Oakville, ON. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 conceptual stage through construction and commissioning
  • On assigned projects, serving as Technical Lead and:
    • Developing protection planning and application documents, one-lines, schematics, panel layouts and wiring diagrams for power system protective relaying and metering systems
    • Performing protection coordination studies and relay settings for high voltage utility transmission systems
    • Reviewing or preparing engineering drawings/documents, specifications, construction and outage staging plans, and inspection and testing plans/procedures
    • Supporting construction and commissioning activities
    • Performing factory inspections
    • Participating in client technical, Safety by Design and constructability review meetings
    • Reviewing or preparing project conceptual, feasibility and definition phase scopes and estimates
  • Supporting Business Development team in preparing proposals and estimates
  • Liaising with clients at the discipline level on technical matters
  • Reviewing new engineering standards, design practices, guides, etc. from clients and sharing with the P&C team
  • Enhancing and maintaining relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients
  • Mentoring junior engineers
Skills / Qualifications
  • Minimum 10 years of utility-specific protection, control, and metering experience. Experience executing EPC projects is considered an asset
  • Electrical Engineering Degree from a recognized university along with the ability to register as a Professional Engineer in Canada and/or the United States
  • 3-4 years of experience in performing protection coordination studies and relay settings for high voltage utility transmission systems is considered an asset
  • Proven working experience of relay setting software such as ASPEN, CAPE, EasyPower, SKM Power Tools as well as SEL and GE relay programming software
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven field experience with outage planning, construction sequencing and commissioning is considered an asset
  • Familiarity with utility protection and control maintenance and operational practices is considered an asset
  • Clean driving record/abstract
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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