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Pro Energy Services

Senior Protection & Controls Engineer

$107K - $146.90K/yr

Senior Protection & Controls Engineer About PROENERGY PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and ...

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 - West Palm Beach, FL ...

Wood Plc

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Orlando, FL · On-site

$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 - West Palm Beach, FL ...

MWResource

Protection & Controls Engineer

Charlotte, NC · Hybrid

$70.50/hr

Charlotte, NC Sr Engineer -Transmission Protection & Controls (P&C) - Project Scoping: The P&C Scoper manages work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. The P&C Scoper is ...

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

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 - Los Angeles, CA ...

Wood Plc

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$123.40K - $169.20K/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 · 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 - Los Angeles, CA ...

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How much do senior protection & controls engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior protection & controls engineer in the United States is $114,724.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,000.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer, you need deep knowledge of power system protection, relay coordination, and control systems, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and several years of utility or industrial experience. Proficiency with relay software (such as SEL, GE, or ABB), CAD tools, and familiarity with NERC, IEEE, and utility standards are essential, with a Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help navigate complex projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These abilities are crucial to ensure power system reliability, regulatory compliance, and safe, efficient project execution.

How does a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer typically collaborate with other departments during a substation upgrade project?

A Senior Protection & Controls Engineer plays a key role in cross-departmental collaboration during substation upgrade projects. They coordinate closely with design, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure protection schemes are correctly integrated into the overall system. This involves reviewing project requirements, providing technical support, and communicating updates or issues to project managers and field engineers. Effective collaboration ensures the project meets safety, reliability, and regulatory standards while staying on schedule.

What are Senior Protection & Controls Engineers?

Senior Protection & Controls Engineers are experienced professionals who design, implement, and maintain systems that protect electrical power systems from faults and ensure reliable operation. They develop protective relaying schemes, coordinate with other engineers, and analyze system events to prevent outages or equipment damage. Their responsibilities also include troubleshooting, compliance with industry standards, and mentoring junior engineers. These engineers play a critical role in safeguarding power infrastructure and ensuring the stability of the electrical grid.

What is the difference between Senior Protection & Controls Engineer vs Protection & Controls Engineer?

AspectSenior Protection & Controls EngineerProtection & Controls Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and several years of experienceRequires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and troubleshooting protection systems in power plants or substationsAssist in installation, maintenance, and testing of protection systems
Industry UsageCommonly employed in utility companies, power generation, and transmissionUsed in similar settings but often at entry or mid-level positions

The main difference is that Senior Protection & Controls Engineers typically have more experience, take on complex design and leadership roles, and oversee projects, whereas Protection & Controls Engineers focus on implementing and maintaining protection systems at a more operational level.

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Infographic showing various Senior Protection & Controls Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,724 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Senior Protection & Controls Engineer

Pro Energy Services

Remote

$107K - $146.90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Senior Protection & Controls Engineer
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.
Our Footprint
PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.
In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing-a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world-is growing by 40 percent.
In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.
In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.
And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Our Philosophy
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.
Position Summary
At PROENERGY, we emphasize a ONE-TEAM approach where our Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Start-Up, Document Controls, and Operations teams work seamlessly for our clients as a solutions provider for the power industry. We seek a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer that has a passion for ownership and pride in the quality of our deliverables. The Senior Protection & Controls Engineer will execute and lead technical work on our EPC projects for the substation group. They will ultimately own quality for their specific discipline. This role will ultimately report to our Principal Substation Engineer as we continue to build our in-house EPC engineering team. You will need to work collaboratively with our integrated EPC team along with our clients to execute and provide world-class, quality focused deliverables for our construction team. Your ability to adapt and be flexible will be invaluable as you coordinate multiple jobs, develop guidelines and procedures, and provide engineering oversight to our subsidiaries and 3rd party engineers.
As we lead the transition from reliance on third party engineers to building and managing a fully functional in-house engineering team your expertise and technical knowledge will greatly impact the business planning to add engineering quality standards and developing our own deliverables.
Reports To: Principal Substation Engineer
Work Location: 11141 Overbrook Rd #202, Leawood, KS 66211
Position Responsibilities
  • Client facing and will manage to the scope, budget, and schedule for the electrical discipline on projects you are assigned to, inclusive of executing change management.
  • Initially provide third party engineering oversight and engineering management for Substation team responsible for the development and/or system integration of electrical designs as we build our internal team
  • Executes the electrical technical design on our projects and may also be the engineer of record
  • Perform or review routine and complex engineering, design, analysis, and other technical tasks within the electrical discipline utilizing current technology, available standards, calculation software, templates, and cataloged products.
  • Prepare/review load lists, power system studies, substation layouts, single lines, equipment layouts, area classifications, sizing calculations, schematics, equipment specifications, data sheets, requisitions, and technical bid analysis.
  • Work collaboratively with our integrated EPC team along with our clients to execute RFIs, deliverable reviews, change order requests, engineering equipment buyout, etc
  • Regularly performs reviews of vendor documents to ensure specifications and data sheet requirements are met.
  • Foster high performing teams and behavior to execute projects.
  • Ability to mentor and develop team members including technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
  • Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction, the quality of the work product, and operating efficiencies.
  • Help develop, review and implement guidelines and procedures to ensure engineering standardization and templating of our PowerFLX work.
  • Stay up to date with the latest technology and industry practices and finds practical applications.
  • Performs assigned work efficiently and effectively to maximize person productivity.
  • Leads quality checks of the design and engineering of project to ensure accuracy.
  • Establishes credibility in terms of technical competency and team leading ability.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program
  • Six (6) years of experience in related work experience in substations, switchyards, fossil fuels, power or generation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
  • The position requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, frequently within an aggressive and compressed schedule.
  • Independently applies knowledge and ensures compliance with quality program. Establishes related processes and promotes a culture that is conducive to quality. Provides guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
  • Previous experience creating grounding, area class, power, single line, schematic and motor control drawings with a clear understanding of protective devices and coordination techniques
  • Knowledgeable of the ANSI, IEEE, API, NEC, NESC and other industry codes, specifications, and standards
  • Able to perform engineering calculations, e.g., load flow, short circuit, arc flash, harmonics, equipment sizing, large motor starting, grounding, transient stability, electromagnetic transients, insulation coordination, etc.
  • Familiar with and able to specify high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment (Breakers, Transformers, switchgear, etc.)
  • Strong Technical proficiency in relay coordination and Arc Flash analysis, with a demonstrated ability to program protective relays effectively
  • Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker
  • Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes
  • Actively manages project changes directly with the Client with supervision from the Project Engineering Manager
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
  • Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Desired Qualifications
  • Registered Professional Engineer in electrical discipline (Power Electrical, or I&C)
  • Actively involved in industry recognized professional societies
  • Possesses a strong foundation in power system principles and concepts as evidenced by completion of relevant college coursework
  • Aconex Document Controls software knowledge
  • Clear understanding of construction and constructability practices & principles
  • Working knowledge of procurement and contract administration
  • Working knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating
  • Working knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal and estimate process
  • Basic business and financial acumen
  • Owner or Client engineering background

It is PROENERGY's policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

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