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Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer - Transmission

$120k - $190k

Jacobs Solutions

P&C Engineer – Transmission

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities include:

  • 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.

This position will be opened for at least 3 days.

Here's what you'll need:

  • 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 achieving results.
  • Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Ideally, you'll also have:

  • 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.
  • Posted Salary Range: Minimum $120,000.00. Upper $190,000.00.

    Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

    We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

    Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

    Locations:

    • New York, New York, United States
    • Austin, Texas, United States
    • Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Seattle, Washington, United States
    • Portland, Oregon, United States
    • Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Sacramento, California, United States
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
    • Miami, Florida, United States
    • Denver, Colorado, United States
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