Welcome to the Protection Engineer Job Category

Find high-enumeration opportunities in the exciting field of Protection Engineering with our curated listings of job opportunities over $100K. Navigate the career ladder in the cutting-edge sectors of power systems, cybersecurity, nuclear facilities, and more.

Why Choose this Career Path?

As a Protection Engineer, your skills are crucial in ensuring the safety and efficiency of various infrastructures. The rewards are not just financial but also in knowing that your work matters in the protection of valuable assets.

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$100K - $124K *

Empower compliance excellence by leading efforts to ensure NERC Reliability Standards are met across AE's Operations. Collaborate with internal teams and industry partners to drive capacity, quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $124K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance internal controls, and foster relationships with industry stakeholders while m...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $124K *

Shape compliance strategies as a critical partner in enforcing O&P NERC standards. Implement internal controls, assess risks, and foster stakeholder relationships to enhance reliability and accountabi...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $124K *

Transform compliance operations as a strategic partner, ensuring adherence to NERC reliability standards while leading risk assessments and process improvements, fostering collaboration across departm...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge energy solutions for data centers, driving forward Meta's energy strategy through innovative project management, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic negoti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of energy solutions in our data centers, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize infrastructure development, management, and operational efficiencies across various project pha...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that drives innovative energy solutions to support scalable data center operations, ensuring effective infrastructure strategies and partnerships across development stages from site select...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Champion innovative energy solutions for data centers, driving strategy and partnerships. Play a pivotal role in site selection, project management, and optimizations to ensure cost-effective energy i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Manage the energy infrastructure strategy for data centers, driving development phases and negotiating agreements to optimize energy supply while fostering key internal and external partnerships to su...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Collaborate with us to develop effective energy solutions for data centers. As an essential part of our energy strategy, you will drive energy infrastructure and agreements, ensuring optimal project d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Shape the energy infrastructure strategies for a growing fleet of data centers, overseeing development stages from site selection to operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to negotiate agreements...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of energy solutions by managing and optimizing infrastructure for data centers, supporting all development stages, and fostering strategic partnerships to achieve sustainable energy g...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Champion the development of innovative energy solutions for data centers, managing project execution, negotiating agreements, and fostering strategic partnerships. Drive key initiatives toward efficie...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Transform the energy landscape of data centers by driving innovative infrastructure strategies and negotiations. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance efficiency and optimize energy solutions for...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring regional safety and compliance. This role involves overseeing risk management systems, conducting reviews, and addressing safety concerns to protect individual...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $130K *

Drive the design and implementation of top-tier physical security protocols, ensuring comprehensive safety measures at our facility while supervising security operations and conducting audits to enhan...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $100K *

Engage in high-impact electrical engineering projects, managing design and execution. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to ensure technical excellence and achieve project goals from start to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

Advance the future of system protection and controls by leading innovative safety initiatives, developing standards, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating cross-functionally to optimi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Champion system protection initiatives, fostering safety and reliability through leadership, innovative practices, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Drive compliance and excellence in prote...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing vision and leadership in system protection and controls. Drive compliance, safety, and reliability while collaborating with teams to enhance the operational efficiency of...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of system protection by leading standards development and ensuring compliance, safety, and reliability across electric generation facilities and operations, fostering collaboration an...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive excellence in system protection and controls, ensuring safety and compliance while leading technical initiatives for sustainable energy operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize ope...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $166K *

Lead the evolution of enterprise firewall architecture, driving innovations in security and integration for critical network infrastructures, while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary team...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $218K *

Advance progress at our strategic facilities, overseeing System Protection and Control systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to design, evaluate, and optimize protective relay packages ensuring reli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Unlock operational excellence by leading asset reliability initiatives to enhance maintenance strategies and improve plant performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve safety, quality, and c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What responsibilities do Protection Engineers typically have?question toggle

    Protection Engineers typically are responsible for the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of systems meant to protect infrastructures from various threats. This could range from designing power system protection schemes to planning safety measures for nuclear power facilities.

  • What qualifications are often required for Protection Engineer Jobs?question toggle

    Most Protection Engineer job positions require at least a bachelor’s degree in areas such as electrical engineering or a related field. Proficiency in technical software and tools, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of safety regulations are also crucial.

  • Where do Protection Engineers typically find employment?question toggle

    Protection Engineers find opportunities in various sectors including utility companies, power plants, technology companies, government agencies, and consulting firms.

  • What is the salary range for Protection Engineers?question toggle

    The salary range for Protection Engineers can vary depending on experience, location, and the particular industry. However, on Ladders, all jobs listed offer a salary of over $100,000 per year.