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Temporary Protection & Controls Engineer Jobs in Detroit, MI

Aampower

Controls Engineer

Detroit, MI

$82K - $106K/yr

The Controls Engineer focuses on leading the research, development, design, testing, and deployment ... expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic ...

ASTRA CONTROLS LLC

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Controls Engineer

Madison Heights, MI · On-site

$77K - $99K/yr

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Astra Controls, LLC is an engineering service provider specialized in ... protected veteran status or disability.

ASTRA CONTROLS LLC

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Controls Engineer

Madison Heights, MI · On-site

$77K - $99K/yr

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Astra Controls, LLC is an engineering service provider specialized in ... protected veteran status or disability.

Lincoln Electric

Controls Engineer

Shelby, MI · On-site

$76K - $98K/yr

The Controls Engineer will initially support active projects and then transition to completing ... protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lincoln Electric

Controls Engineer

Shelby, MI · On-site

$75 - $110/hr

The Controls Engineer will initially support active projects and then transition to completing ... protected by federal, state, or local law. Nearest Major Market: Detroit Job Segment: Testing ...

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Herco LLC

Controls Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - (PLC) CONTROLS ENGINEER - AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER If you are passionate ... Current passport required or new application completed within 30 days of hire and protective ...

Apex Placement & Consulting

Controls Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

... add a CONTROLS ENGINEER to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to ... Temporary position up to 12 months WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE: * Design and modify electrical and ...

Fletcher Group Automation Inc.

Controls Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a ... or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants ...

The State Group Automation

Controls Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a ... or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants ...

State Group Automation

Controls Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a ... or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants ...

Actalent

Controls Engineer

Warren, MI

$34 - $43/hr

... programming languages (Python/C++/etc.) * Ensure compliance to GM common controls hardware and ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

Fletcher Group Automation

Controls Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a ... or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants ...

State Group Automation

Controls Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

SGA is currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and a ... or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants ...

NCSL International

Controls Engineer II

Livonia, MI · On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Roush Title Controls Engineer II Location Livonia, MI Category Engineering & Design Hiring Type ... Roush is an EO employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories If you need a reasonable ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary protection & controls engineer in Detroit, MI is $95,605.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,700.00 and $106,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Electrical Protection & Controls Engineer

Motor City Electric

Detroit, MI • On-site

$70 - $90/hr

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Posted 8 days ago

Motor City Electric rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Electrical Protection & Controls Engineer

Motor City Electric Co. is seeking an experienced Electrical Protection & Controls Engineer to support the engineering, design, and implementation of protection and control systems for large industrial facilities and utility interconnection projects.

This role will focus on reviewing interconnection requirements, developing protection and control philosophies, coordinating with Engineers of Record (EOR), and supporting the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of protection systems.

  • Create & review the protection schemes for substations, switchgear, transformers, feeders, generators, and interconnection points.
  • Develop protection and control drawings for industrial and utility-interconnected facilities
  • Prepare and review relay logic/settings and associated calculations and coordination studies.
  • Review utility interconnection & installation requirements and industry standards for code compliance.
  • Coordinate power, protection & control automation requirements with utilities and project EORs
  • Support power system evaluations & relay coordination using ETAP and SKM Power Tools
  • Review equipment submittals and vendor protection designs.
  • Support development and maintenance of company protection standards and engineering template
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and review vendor test procedures
  • Assist with relay testing, system functional testing, commissioning and energization support
  • Help develop and maintain the Relay Testing Lab for on-the-bench testing and checkouts.
  • Conduct site walks and field investigations as needed.
  • Strong communication skills for utility coordination and multidisciplinary teams
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Systems preferred).
  • 2 – 4 years of experience in electrical power distribution, protection and control engineering.
  • Experience with industrial power & P&C systems and utility interconnections is preferred.
  • Previous experience working in CAD 2D or Revit 3D.
  • Fundamental of Engineering and/or working towards P.E.
Additional Information

Combination of office-based engineering work, site visits, and commissioning support.

Travel to project sites, factories, and utility facilities may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Motor City Electric Co. complies with all applicable laws requiring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in its recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. As part of this policy, MCE will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or other factors as proscribed by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, pay rates, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment and termination.

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