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Protection & Controls Engineer
Stanley Consultants
Denver, CO
- $40,123 USD / year
We are seeking qualified candidates for a Mid-Level Protection and Control Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design. Technical responsibilities will include the…
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Operations Engineer V- Transmissions Operations- Akron Control Center
FirstEnergy
Akron, OH
Coordinating work activities with Transmission Planning, Protection Engineering, Operations Control Room personnel, Power Network Analysis, Substation Design, Transmission Line Design,…
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Technical Director – Multidisciplinary Power Engineering
Electric Power Engineers
Austin, TX
…senior technical leadership across the planning, design, review, and delivery of power generation, substation, and grid infrastructure projects. This role requires a broad and practical…
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SCADA Engineer
Electric Power Engineers
Austin, TX
We are seeking a SCADA Engineer to support the design, configuration, programming, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems across substation, DER, BESS, solar, wind, and microgrid…
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Senior Electrical Engineer (Renewables)
WSP
Cottonwood Heights, UT · Billings, MT · Houston, TX · Boulder, CO · Cincinnati, OH · Boise, ID
Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus…
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Senior Relay Settings Engineer
LEIDOS ENGINEERING INC
Framingham, MA · Charlotte, NC
Leidos is a Fortune 500® company with nearly $18B in sales and 50,000 employees that brings over 70 years of experience in support of both investor-owned and municipal utility growth goals.…
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Protection & Control Engineer - Job Family
Northern IN Public Serv Co LLC
United States
This role is part of the Protection & Control Engineer job family and may be filled at Associate Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer 2, Engineer 3 or Senior Engineer level. The successful…
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Sr. Transmission & Generation Planning Engineer (PE)
SpaceX
Bastrop, TX · Brownsville, TX
Depth in protection and controls, grounding, and substation physical and electrical design, in addition to project leadership
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Entry-Level Engineer
Actalent
Dayton, OH
- $36.06 to $62.5 USD / hour
Looking to build a career in the electric utility industry? This Electrical Relay Engineer role offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in substation protection and control…
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Sr Electrical Design Engineer
Actalent
Cedar Park, TX
Job Title: Advanced Electrical Design EngineerJob DescriptionThe Electrical Design Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in facilities and industrial power systems, delivering…
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Systems Integration Engineer A - East
Vertiv
Dayton, OH · NY · Baltimore, MD · Boston, MA · Cleveland, OH · Detroit, MI · Philadelphia, PA · Pittsburgh, PA · Washington, DC
- $145,591 to $181,988 USD / year
Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and eight years’ experience in design, testing and commissioning of protection and automation systems.
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Systems Integration Engineer A- West
Vertiv
Los Angeles, CA · Portland, OR · Seattle, WA · Las Vegas, NV · San Francisco, CA · Phoenix, AZ
- $145,591 to $181,988 USD / year
Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and eight years’ experience in design, testing and commissioning of protection and automation systems.
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DES Engineering Manager
MN8 United States
Boca Raton, FL
Develop preliminary power-balance and capacity-expansion concepts, including service topology, redundancy, transformers, switchgear, UPS and backup-generation interfaces, grounding,…
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Protection & Controls Engineer - Entry-Level
Commonwealth Associates
Liberty Lake, WA · Jackson, MI · Gahanna, OH · Lake Mary, FL · Ann Arbor, MI
Takes ownership of professional development, seeks feedback and mentorship, and continues building knowledge of power systems, substation design, protective relaying, and Protection &…
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Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design
natgridProd
Syracuse, NY · Buffalo, NY · Albany, NY
This entry-level opportunity is part of National Grid’s Electric Engineering and Asset Management organization. Your specific placement will be determined based on business needs, your…
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Senior Engineering Manager (Solar, BESS & Grid Integration)
Consigli Construction
Remote, United States
- $152,000 to $211,000 USD / year
Lead multidisciplinary reviews of civil, geotechnical, structural, electrical, controls, communications, fire protection, site logistics, temporary works, quantities, interfaces, and…
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Senior Engineering Manager (Solar, BESS & Grid Integration)
Consigli Construction
Remote, United States
- $152,000 to $211,000 USD / year
Lead multidisciplinary reviews of civil, geotechnical, structural, electrical, controls, communications, fire protection, site logistics, temporary works, quantities, interfaces, and…
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Senior Engineering Manager (Solar, BESS & Grid Integration)
Consigli Construction
Remote, United States
- $152,000 to $211,000 USD / year
Lead multidisciplinary reviews of civil, geotechnical, structural, electrical, controls, communications, fire protection, site logistics, temporary works, quantities, interfaces, and…
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CC
Senior Engineering Manager (Solar, BESS & Grid Integration)
Consigli Construction
Remote, United States
- $152,000 to $211,000 USD / year
Lead multidisciplinary reviews of civil, geotechnical, structural, electrical, controls, communications, fire protection, site logistics, temporary works, quantities, interfaces, and…
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Substation Operations Technical Spec II
Dominion Energy
GLEN ALLEN, VA
3+ years directly related experience. Interface experience with Substation Engineering and Substation technical roles. Bachelor degree preferred degree or its equivalence in additional…
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Protection & Control Field Service Engineer & Technician
Southern Company
Athens, GA
This posting is for Protection & Control Field Services Engineer & Technician positions based in the Transmission Maintenance Centers. These positions will be filled as non-exempt positions…
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Systems Engineer II
Rosendin Electric, Inc
United States
Pre-construction design and development of the complete power system protection and control by deploying overcurrent protection relays, transformer and bus differential protection relays,…
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Integration Engineer IV
Rosendin Electric, Inc
United States
Design and develop system wide automation systems using PLC or RTAC style industrial controllers, including but not limited to: System overload prevention, multi purpose busway interlocks,…
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Project Executive - QDC - Central Texas
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC
Houston, TX
…energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct…
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Project Executive - QDC - West Texas
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC
Houston, TX
…energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct…

Commonwealth Associates

Protection & Controls Engineer - Entry-Level

Liberty Lake, WA, United States
Jackson, MI, United States
Gahanna, OH, United States
Lake Mary, FL, United States
Ann Arbor, MI, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

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Job Responsibilities

• Develops an understanding of assigned client standards, policies, procedures, design guides, and applicable engineering codes and applies them to Protection & Controls design work.

• Develops an understanding of and complies with Commonwealth Associates' quality program and established engineering practices.

• Assists in the development and modification of Protection & Controls drawing packages, including one-line diagrams, AC three-line diagrams, DC schematics, relay and control schematics, wiring diagrams, panel front views, CT/PT schematics, and communication diagrams.

• Develops a basic understanding of protective relays, circuit breakers, current transformers (CTs), potential transformers (PTs), and protection zones, including how these components work together to detect and isolate abnormal electrical system conditions.

• Assists with the development of protection schemes for substation equipment such as transmission lines, transformers, buses, breakers, and feeders under the guidance of experienced engineers.

• Supports the preparation of basic electrical engineering calculations using established methods and principles, which may include voltage drop, CT saturation, conduit fill, battery sizing, and AC/DC calculations, as assigned.

• Collects, organizes, assimilates, and manages technical information used in Protection & Controls engineering and design.

• Supports the preparation of engineering deliverables such as drawings, specifications, bills of materials, reports, calculations, studies, and other project documentation of limited scope.

• Develops familiarity with microprocessor-based protective relays, relay logic, communication systems, and SCADA integration as applicable to assigned projects.

• Reviews drawings, vendor information, and other technical documentation and incorporates information into engineering deliverables under the direction of more experienced engineers.

• Coordinates with other engineering disciplines, particularly Physical Electrical, Civil/Structural, Power System Studies, and Relay Settings, to support accurate equipment interfaces, cable routing, conduit requirements, phasing, and overall system integration.

• Participates in internal and external client meetings, conference calls, project meetings, and site visits accompanied by an engineering mentor or other experienced team member.

• Supports field and construction activities by assisting with technical questions, drawing revisions, design clarifications, and record documentation as directed.

• Performs engineering work using applicable design and documentation tools, including drawing review and markup tools, while developing proficiency with software utilized by the Protection & Controls team.

• Supports quality control reviews by checking calculations, drawings, and other engineering deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project and client requirements.

• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts by identifying opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, and practices.

• Takes ownership of professional development, seeks feedback and mentorship, and continues building knowledge of power systems, substation design, protective relaying, and Protection & Controls engineering.

• Develops an understanding of client needs, expectations, and project drivers while supporting the internal project team.

• Coordinates with project teams, cross-functional teams, and other groups within the company to provide information and engineering assistance as directed.

• Understands and works within established project scope, budgeted hours, schedule, and quality requirements.

• Completes required administrative responsibilities, including timesheets and expense reports, in a timely and accurate manner.

• In collaboration with the Business Development and Talent Acquisition teams, may represent Commonwealth and the engineering profession at career fairs, university events, or other recruiting activities as needed.

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Electrical wiring diagrams
Communication skills
Electrical engineering
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SCADA
ICT system integration
Quality control
Regulatory compliance
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