Protection and Controls Engineer

AECOM

. Perform electrical engineering design work on assigned projects .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Los Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering design, particularly in power systems analysis and protection settings. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DesignPower Systems AnalysisRelay CoordinationProject LeadershipFERC and NERC Compliance

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Hard Skills

Protection and Controls ExperiencePower Systems Analysis SoftwareRelay Setting Files DevelopmentConstruction Cost EstimationQuality-Control Reviews

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SKMEasyPowerETAPASPEN OneLinerNavisworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering Licensure

Industry Keywords

EPC ProjectsDesign/Build ProjectsPlant StartupCommissioningDistribution Automation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform electrical engineering design work on assigned projects
Mentor electrical engineers in the High Voltage/Power team
Develop design schedules and budgets with the Project Engineer and Project Manager
Perform power system studies and system protection settings coordination
Generate basis of design documentation for protection settings and relay configurations
Support projects during construction, startup, and commissioning
Review engineering work performed by peers
Attend client meetings
Travel occasionally to client and/or project sites for data gathering and field walks
Mentor early-career engineers and facilitate internal training sessions when requested
Serve as lead engineer on projects of all sizes
Provide specialized technical input to studies and designs
Develop study and design procedures
Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts
Complete discipline components of PS&E packages
Perform quality-control reviews of design calculations or drawings
Prepare technical specification sections
Provide input to engineering budgets and schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
6 years of relevant protection and controls experience
Professional Engineering licensure preferred
10 years of experience with a minimum of 2 years as project lead preferred
Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements
Experience with IEC61850
Successful track record working with remote teams
Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish
Plant startup and commissioning field experience
Power systems analysis software experience (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP)
Relay coordination utilizing ASPEN OneLiner
Experience developing native relay setting files
Distribution automation experience
Experience working in collaborative 3D model environments (e.g. Navisworks)
Ability to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location
Sponsorship is available for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits and perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Award-winning training and development programs
Relocation assistance is not available for this role
Sponsorship is available for this role