Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer – Transmission

Jacobs; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 133,800 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a P&C Engineer – Transmission to support projects in the energy sector, specifically focusing on renewable energy solutions such as offshore wind and green hydrogen. The role requires at least 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities include conducting protection studies and collaborating with various stakeholders. A competitive salary range of $133,800 to $175,000 is offered, depending on skills and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of direct experience with protection and control related projects.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on achieving results.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protection coordination and relay coordination studies.
• Deliver P&C related studies on time and to budget.
• Work closely with teams across North America and globally.

Skills

Protection and control projects

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN OneLiner

PSS CAPE

PSCAD

PSS/E

Job description

About This Role

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 for regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. Underground and subsea cable technology are, in particular, increasingly becoming a major player in this energy paradigm shift to enable large‑scale renewable energy generation, such as offshore wind, green hydrogen or large interconnectors.

Role Overview

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 as well as utilities.

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 & CIGRE.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical capabilities with a focus achieving results.
• Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Preferred 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.

Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge of various protection relaying functions including line protection, transformer protection, breaker failure, cap 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 the 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.