Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer – Transmission

Jacobs; Calgary; On-site; CAD 133,800 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a P&C Engineer – Transmission to support ongoing projects and business development in Calgary, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with transmission systems and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

The position requires strong problem-solving skills and expertise in protection studies, with a preferred knowledge of ASPEN OneLiner and similar software. A competitive salary range of $133,800 to $175,000 is offered, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of direct experience with protection and control related projects.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with protection studies software.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection and control studies including fault studies.
• Deliver projects on time and to budget.
• Work with diverse customers including utilities and renewable developers.

Skills

Protection relaying functions

Problem-solving capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Analytical capabilities

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN OneLiner

PSS CAPE

PSCAD

PSS/E

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. Underground and subsea cable technology is increasingly becoming a major player in this paradigm shift to enable large‑scale renewable energy generation, such as offshore wind, green hydrogen or large interconnectors.

Role

As a P&C Engineer – Transmission, you will closely work with regional and global transmission and studies teams to support and/or lead ongoing projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including renewable developers, transmission owner/developers and utilities. The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in protection and control applied to transmission and substations from planning/protection philosophy phase to detailed design studies. Experience with ASPEN OneLiner is required; prior knowledge of protection related to renewable generation interconnection and/or HVDC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge of various protection relaying functions including line protection, transformer protection, breaker failure, capacitor bank protection, communication‑based schemes, differential protection, etc.
• Perform conceptual planning phase protection and control studies including protection philosophy, basis of design, and fault studies.
• Perform P&C related studies such as protection coordination, PT/CT sizing, TCC curves, relay coordinations, etc.
• Familiarity with P&C related standards such as IEEE and NERC.
• Familiarity with ASPEN OneLiner, PSS CAPE, or similar software packages.
• Contribute to the delivery of projects, delivering on time and to budget.
• Work closely with team members across North America and globally.
• Work with different types of customers including renewable developers, utilities, and ISOs/RTOs.
• Participate in related technical committees such as IEEE or CIGRE.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 7 years of direct experience with protection and control related projects.
• Experience with protection studies software such as ASPEN OneLiner and PSS CAPE.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical capabilities with a focus on achieving results.
• Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Preferable Qualifications

• Experience with other power systems studies software such as PSCAD, PSS/E, etc.
• Experience with offshore wind and HVDC.
• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $133,800.00 to $175,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

EEO and Accommodations

Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please select here.