Protection and Controls Engineer

AECOM • Houston, TX

6h

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Protection and Controls Engineer to support its Energy Business Line’s Engineering Center of Excellence and Grid Modernization programs, projects, and pursuits. The role supports electrical engineering services across transmission, power distribution, renewable energy, and next-generation energy markets. The engineer will contribute technical expertise, help maintain existing client relationships and support work with new clients, and collaborate with project teams and customers. The position includes lead engineering and technical-advisory responsibilities, design and study work, quality reviews, and support for projects through construction, startup, and commissioning. Occasional travel to client or project sites may be required. The position is intended to be filled by November 30, 2026. Relocation assistance is unavailable; sponsorship is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
• At least 6 years of relevant protection and controls experience.
• Understanding and experience in electrical engineering design and technology principles.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment and communicate effectively with project team members and customers.
• Initiative, motivation, drive, energy, enthusiasm, and excellent attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering licensure.
• 10 years of experience, including at least 2 years as a project lead.
• Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements.
• Experience with IEC 61850.
• A successful track record working with remote teams.
• Experience on full EPC or Design/Build projects from start to finish.
• Plant startup and commissioning field experience.
• Power systems analysis software experience, such as SKM, EasyPower, or ETAP.
• Relay coordination experience using ASPEN OneLiner.
• Experience developing native relay setting files.
• Distribution automation experience.
• Experience working in collaborative 3D model environments, such as Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design work on assigned projects.
• Serve as lead engineer on projects of all sizes and, when appropriate, as a senior technical resource or technical advisor.
• Provide mentorship to electrical engineers and early-career engineers, and facilitate internal training sessions when requested.
• Coordinate with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to develop design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering activities.
• Perform power system studies and coordinate system protection settings.
• Prepare basis-of-design documentation for protection settings and relay configurations.
• Support projects during construction, startup, and commissioning.
• Review engineering work performed by peers and perform quality-control reviews of design calculations or drawings.
• Attend client meetings and occasionally travel to client or project sites for data gathering and field walks.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and designs in the engineer's area of expertise.
• Develop study and design procedures to support high-quality, cost-effective work.
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables.
• Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical effort for projects.
• Complete the discipline component of PS&E packages and prepare technical specification sections.
• Contribute to engineering budgets and schedules.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior