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ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

Daly City, CA · Remote

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for ... While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ...

ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

Chula Vista, CA · Remote

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for ... While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ...

ORR Protection

Fire Systems Account Manager

Dublin, CA · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

This is a remote reporting, work-from-home position. If you have experience in the fire protection industry, strong prospecting and networking skills, proven ability to close, along with excellent ...

ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

Anaheim, CA · Remote

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for ... While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ...

ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

CA · Remote

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for ... While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ...

ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

CA · Remote

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for ... While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ...

ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

Concord, CA · Remote

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for ... While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ...

Bergelectric

Fire Alarm Designer

Escondido, CA · On-site +1

$75K - $90K/yr

Fire Alarm, Electronic Security, Telecommunications, and Nurse Call Systems • Strong ... Working Environment • This role operates in either a professional office environment or in remote ...

Oklo

Hot Cell Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

Integrate robotic and remote handling technologies (e.g., manipulators, cameras, cranes, etc.) into ... fire protection, external hazard, and natural phenomena hazard requirements * Collaborate with ...

Oklo

Hot Cell Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

Integrate robotic and remote handling technologies (e.g., manipulators, cameras, cranes, etc.) into ... fire protection, external hazard, and natural phenomena hazard requirements * Collaborate with ...

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How much do remote fire protection engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote fire protection engineer in California is $98,213.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,900.00 and $110,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Fire Protection Engineer job?

A Remote Fire Protection Engineer designs, evaluates, and implements fire protection systems while working remotely. Their responsibilities include code compliance reviews, fire risk assessments, and system design for sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems. They collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers using digital tools and virtual communication. This role requires knowledge of fire codes (NFPA, IBC) and strong technical skills. Remote work flexibility allows engineers to support projects across different locations without being on-site.

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

To thrive as a Remote Fire Protection Engineer, you need a degree in fire protection engineering or a related discipline, a solid understanding of fire codes and standards, and experience with system design and analysis. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, Revit, hydraulic calculation software, and relevant certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer) or NICET are highly valued. Strong written and verbal communication, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities are crucial in a remote setting. These skills ensure effective design, code compliance, and seamless collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams from a distance.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a Remote Fire Protection Engineer and how do remote teams collaborate effectively?

As a Remote Fire Protection Engineer, your daily tasks may include designing fire protection systems, reviewing technical drawings, preparing code compliance reports, and consulting with architects, contractors, or clients via video calls or messaging platforms. You may also perform hydraulic calculations, conduct plan reviews, and provide technical support throughout project phases. Remote teams often collaborate using project management tools, cloud-based file sharing, and regular virtual meetings to ensure cohesive project progress. Effective communication and self-organization are key to maintaining efficiency and quality in a distributed work environment.

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Protection and Control Engineer

Protection and Control Engineer

ABB

Daly City, CA • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

New

ABB Group rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 430 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

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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]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

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.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

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