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Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer – Transmission

Jacobs

Location

Denver, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/4/2026

Compensation

$120,000 - $190,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer – Transmission role at Jacobs focuses on supporting and leading projects related to transmission grids, particularly in the context of renewable energy generation. The successful candidate will collaborate with regional and global teams to deliver innovative solutions for various clients, including renewable developers and utilities. This position requires a strong technical background in protection and control systems, as well as experience with relevant software tools. The role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication across diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor 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 achieving results.
  • Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of various protection relaying functions including line protection and transformer protection.
  • Perform conceptual planning phase protection and control studies including protection philosophy and fault studies.
  • Conduct P&C related studies such as protection coordination and relay coordination.
  • Familiarize with P&C related standards such as IEEE and NERC.
  • Contribute to the delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
  • Work closely with team members across North America and globally.
  • Engage with different types of customers including renewable developers and utilities.
  • Participate in related technical committees such as IEEE or CIGRE.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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