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Principal Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer

Jacobs • Cork, Ireland

📍 Location
Cork
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
May 27, 2026

About the Role

Market Energy

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our Irish team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Protection & Control Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for Protection & Control systems across transmission and renewable energy projects
  • Develop and review interface designs, protection schemes, and control philosophies
  • Ensure...

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