Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer – Transmission

About the 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. 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 are increasingly becoming key players in this 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 work closely with regional and global transmission and studies teams to support and/or lead ongoing projects, business development, and proposal support for a variety of clients, including renewable developers, transmission owner/developers, and utilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience and technical knowledge in protection and control applied to transmission and substations, from planning and protection philosophy to detailed design studies. Experience with software packages such as ASPEN OneLiner is required, and prior knowledge of protection related to renewable generation interconnection and/or HVDC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of protection relaying functions, including line protection, transformer protection, breaker failure, capacitor bank protection, communication-based schemes, and differential protection.
• Perform conceptual planning-phase protection and control studies, including protection philosophy, basis of design, and fault studies.
• Conduct P&C-related studies such as protection coordination, PT/CT sizing, TCC curves, and relay coordination.
• Demonstrate familiarity with P&C-related standards such as IEEE and NERC.
• Utilize software packages such as ASPEN OneLiner, PSS CAPE, or similar tools.
• Contribute to project delivery, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.
• Collaborate with team members across North America and globally.
• Engage with diverse customers, including renewable developers, utilities, and ISOs/RTOs.
• Participate in technical committees such as IEEE or CIGRE.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s 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 results.
• Strong 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Eligibility for deferred compensation plans or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Eligibility for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $190,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Job posted on January 27, 2026.