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Sr Project Manager - AI Data Centers
Jacobs
Nashville, TN
…industrial, construction, engineering, or similar physical infrastructure projects. This role is not focused on software development, enterprise IT programs, application implementation,…
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Senior Product Marketing Manager, Field
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Nashville, TN
- $132,100 to $237,900 USD / year
As a Senior Product Marketing Manager, Field, you will be the key connection between Akamai Cloud Product Marketing and our global sales organization. You will work closely with sales…
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Associate Civil Engineer (Development Services)
City of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
- $47.05 to $66.2 USD / hour
Direct supervision is provided by a Senior Engineer or other higher-level personnel. May directly or indirectly supervise lower-level professional engineers, technical personnel and student…
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Health IT Strategy - Epic and EHR Modernization Senior Manager
Accenture
Saint Louis, MO
- $132,500 to $338,300 USD / year
As a Health IT Strategy - Epic and EHR Modernization Senior Manager, you will lead major components of Epic and EHR modernization programs, applying deep EHR/platform expertise across the…
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Senior or Principal Scientist/Senior Manager - Power Generation and Electric Transmission
Braun Intertec Corporation
Bloomington, MN
Mentor and manage: Lead, motivate, and mentor team members in areas of technical practice, provide coaching and feedback, and support staff development while fostering a positive and…
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Cloud Engineer SME
Ignite IT
Remote, United States
…Engineer SME will work closely with the Systems Architect and Technical Program Manager to assess existing environments, design migration-ready architectures, and implement cloud-native…
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Senior Network Security Engineer
Ignite IT
Remote, United States
We are seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer for an operations-first role supporting enterprise network security infrastructure across on-premises, remote-access, hybrid-cloud, and…
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Senior AWS Cloud Systems Architect
Ignite IT
Remote, United States
IgniteAction is seeking a senior AWS-certified Systems Architect to lead the design and governance of complex, multi-team modernization initiatives involving legacy application refactoring,…
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Identity Management / Directory Services (IDMS) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Ignite IT
Remote, United States
The IDMS Subject Matter Expert will provide senior technical expertise in enterprise identity, directory, authentication, authorization, federation, and access-management services…
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Senior Identity Engineer
Ignite IT
Remote, United States
Ignite IT is seeking an experienced Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to support enterprise identity and directory services for the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Senior IT Manager - Software Engineering and Enterprise Solutions
Progress Rail Services Corp.
Albertville, AL
Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients, staff members, and senior management;
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Senior Technical Program Manager, GenAI Transformation, Google Cloud Business Platform
Google
Sunnyvale, CA
As a Technical Program Manager leading GenAI Transformation Programs within GCBP Program Management and Product Operations (PMPO), you will be a central catalyst multiplier driving the…
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DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER FOR ELECTRO-OPTIC/INFRARED SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES
Naval Sea Systems Command
Crane, IN
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Supply Chain Product Manager, New Product Introductions
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Austin, TX
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all…
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Chef de projet principal - BTM I&C / Senior Project Manager - BTM I&C
GE Vernova
Boston, MA
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex substation projects within GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business. In this role, you will coordinate…
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Senior Account Manager - Federal Systems, Mission Critical Facilities & Data Centers
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $144,000 to $215,000 USD / year
The Senior Account Manager will drive strategic account growth across federal systems, mission-critical facilities, data centers, and critical infrastructure markets. This role combines…
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COOLSOFT
Columbia, SC
Client is responsible the Security and Compliance of SCDHHS Information Systems and Data. OCS seeks an expert Senior ISSO to oversee (and actively participate in) the day-to-day security…
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Senior Project Architect
HNTB Corporation
Kansas City, MO
This opportunity entails being responsible for participation in all phases of project development including full technical support of the architecture as well as incorporation of all…
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NORTH FLORIDA REGIONAL MAINT MANAGER - 55001119
State of Florida
ORLANDO, FL
- $79,401.92 USD / year
…in operational planning, contract and budget administration, technical coordination, and process improvement to support the performance and reliability of toll system infrastructure. It…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
AECOM
Remote, United States
- $170,000 to $200,000 USD / year
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
AECOM
Remote, United States
- $170,000 to $200,000 USD / year
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
AECOM
Remote, United States
- $170,000 to $200,000 USD / year
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
AECOM
Remote, United States
- $170,000 to $200,000 USD / year
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big…
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Manager, Contract Lifecycle & Technology Programs
Vestis
Roswell, GA
…expertise, strong IT education and experience, and disciplined program and project management to improve contracting processes, platform performance, integrations, reporting, governance,…
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Information Technology Manager (INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
Golden Empire Transit District
Bakersfield, CA
Directs the resolution of complex technology incidents and service outages; serves as a senior technical escalation resource; coordinates staff and vendor response; and ensures root causes,…

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Protection and Controls - Substations - Electrical Engineer - Remote (U.S.)

Houston, TX, United States

$110,000 to $160,000 USD / year

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Pay: $110,000 to $160,000 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM has a position opening for a Protection and Controls Engineer to support our growing Energy Business Line’s Engineering Center of Excellence in our Grid Modernization programs, projects and pursuits. This role can be remote located in the U.S. or hybrid out of any of our AECOM U.S. offices. Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across markets sectors including transmission (substations, OH/UG transmission systems, generator interconnections, interconnection strategy), power distribution (OH/UG power systems, substations, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), renewables (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wind), and next generation energy (hydrogen, fuel cells, electrolyzers, etc.). We are looking for a talented engineer with a protection and controls background to promote our skills to new clients and maintain our existing client base. The successful candidate will have an understanding and experience in electrical engineering design and technology principles. She/he will be expected to work successfully within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with other project team members and customers. He/she will have a high level of initiative, motivation, and displays drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done with an excellent attention to detail. The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Responsible for the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects
Provide mentorship for the other electrical engineers in our High Voltage/Power team
Working with Project Engineer and Project Manager on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
Performing Power system studies and system protection settings coordination on various project
Generate basis of design documentation for protection settings and relay configurations
Supporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning
Reviewing engineering work performed by peers
Attending client meetings
Occasional travel to client and/or project sites (including data gathering and field walks)
Mentor early career engineers and facilitate internal training sessions, if requested

Level specific responsibilities:

Serves as lead engineer on projects of all sizes
Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team
Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high quality cost effective work by others.
Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.
Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package.
Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.
Prepares technical specification sections.
Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

DCS - Energy

AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
6 years of relevant protection and controls experience in electrical engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineering licensure
8+ Years of experience with 2+ years as a project lead.
Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements
Experience with IEC61850
Successful track record working with remote teams
Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
Plant Startup and Commissioning Field Experience
Power systems analysis software experience (SKM, EasyPower, Etap).
Relay coordination utilizing ASPEN OneLiner
Experience developing native relay setting files
Distribution automation experience
Experience working in collaborative 3D model environments (e.g. Navisworks)

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this role
Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Skills

Electrical engineering
Mechanical systems
Attention to detail
Provide mentorship
Documentation
Quality control
DCS
Procurement
Energy efficiency
ETAP
ASPEN
Autodesk Navisworks
Onboarding
Leadership

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