Protection Engineer Jobs

Explore Protection Engineer jobs with Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Protection Engineers help keep electrical power systems safe and reliable by designing, analyzing, and maintaining protective relaying and control systems.

What Protection Engineers Do

Protection Engineers develop and evaluate systems that detect electrical faults and isolate affected equipment while keeping the rest of the grid operating. Their work may include relay settings, coordination studies, fault analysis, protection schemes, and commissioning support for substations, transmission networks, and generation facilities.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, experience with power system protection, and familiarity with protective relays, short-circuit and coordination studies, and industry standards. Knowledge of tools such as ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, or SKM Power Tools may be useful. Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills are also valuable. Requirements vary by role and employer.

Where Protection Engineers Work

Protection Engineers work for electric utilities, engineering and consulting firms, independent power producers, industrial companies, and equipment manufacturers. Roles may focus on substations, transmission and distribution, renewable energy integration, or grid modernization. Some positions involve site visits, commissioning, and collaboration with operations and construction teams.

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Browse Protection Engineer opportunities and use Ladders to discover vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, experience requirements, location, and compensation details, then identify roles that fit your background and career goals.

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$120K - $145K *

Lead innovative power systems engineering initiatives, focusing on protection design and coordination analyses for transmission systems. Ensure compliance and reliability while guiding clients in enha...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading power systems engineering for transmission protection. Drive compliance, enhance reliability, and guide teams in innovative solutions to shape the future of energy with adv...

Austin, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $229K *

Transform the future of electrical engineering by leading protective relaying projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and analyze protection systems for power generation and distribution...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Provide power system protection services including system modeling, analysis, and relay settings. Mentor junior engineers while delivering high-quality, timely project outcomes. Collaborate effectivel...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Transform the energy sector as a Principal Protection & Controls Engineer. Lead protection design and enhance automation for impactful utility projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing technical expertise in electrical system protection and control. Engage in design, testing, and maintenance of SCADA systems and protective relaying schemes for transmiss...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $180K *

Drive your career forward by joining a dynamic team focused on power system protection engineering. Collaborate on innovative projects, ensuring reliability and integrity in power transmission and dis...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading the development and execution of strategic plans for protection products. Collaborate across teams to ensure customer satisfaction and drive innovative solutions in th...

Largo, FLRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your impact by ensuring reliable power distribution through testing, programming, and maintaining protection devices while collaborating with clients and teams in dynamic environments...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative protection schemes for high voltage power systems. Lead design, analysis, and coordination efforts while mentoring junior engineers. Ensure reliability and compliance in transmissi...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead innovative solutions in power system protection by leveraging expertise in engineering to mentor teams, drive project execution, and enhance client relations while ensuring high standards of safe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$478K - $500K+*

Drive operational excellence by leading a regional team, ensuring safety, profitability, and customer satisfaction while mentoring associates and managing financial performance...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$146K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading protection and control engineering efforts, ensuring compliance and reliability in transmission systems. Drive innovative solutions and mentor staff while contributing to c...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovation in protection and control systems, enhancing grid reliability and safety. Collaborate with diverse teams to modernize substations, integrate renewables, and deliver high-quality engin...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $185K *

Transform the future of renewable energy by leading system protection design for high voltage substations. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success while mentoring the next generation...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $195K *

Lead the charge in providing expert Protection technical support within our engineering team, guiding projects from design to implementation, ensuring quality while fostering client relationships and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $195K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative Protection solutions for Transmission and Distribution projects. Collaborate with engineering teams, ensuring quality design and client satisfaction while mentor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $195K *

Empower your career by driving innovative protective relay system designs. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions tailored to client needs in the electric util...

Mansfield, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$121K *

Engineer advanced protection and control solutions for power systems, ensuring effective programming, testing, and validation. Collaborate with engineering teams and support field installations, enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$72K - $108K *

Transform systems engineering by designing innovative protection and control schemes, analyzing outages, and collaborating across teams to enhance the reliability of transmission and distribution netw...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $137K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced protection and control design solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards to maintain the reliability of power systems. Collaborate on projects a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that delivers innovative substation design services while collaborating within a multi-discipline environment to ensure efficient project outcomes, quality, and compliance with industry st...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$98K - $147K *

Champion the development of innovative electrical protection solutions for AI data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product strategy, optimize portfolios, and address market n...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $195K *

Lead the charge in protecting system reliability by managing a team of engineers to analyze system operations, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across protection engineering functio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading technical support for generation and transmission systems. Drive compliance, optimize protection systems, and enhance operational excellence while collaborating with teams...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Protection Engineer do?question toggle

    A Protection Engineer designs, studies, and supports electrical protection systems that identify faults and help isolate equipment to protect people, assets, and the power grid.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Protection Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles call for a degree in electrical engineering or a related field, power systems experience, and knowledge of protective relays, coordination, and fault studies. Specific requirements differ by employer.

  • Which industries hire Protection Engineers?question toggle

    Common employers include electric utilities, engineering consultants, power producers, industrial organizations, and manufacturers serving the electric power sector.

  • What tools might a Protection Engineer use?question toggle

    Depending on the position, engineers may use power system analysis and relay coordination software such as ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, or SKM Power Tools, along with manufacturer-specific relay tools.

  • How can I find Protection Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Protection Engineer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Check individual postings for compensation, location, and qualification details.