--- title: 'Senior Engineer - Protection & Controls (Power Delivery) at ChenMoore' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-engineer-protection-controls-power-delivery-chenmoore-jacksonville-991pf226dvvd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-18' --- # Senior Engineer - Protection & Controls (Power Delivery) at ChenMoore - **Company:** ChenMoore - **Location:** Jacksonville, FL / Orlando, FL / Tampa, FL / West Palm Beach, FL - **Posted:** 2026-04-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chenmoore/jobs/5092100007 ## Job description ## About Us Founded in 1986, ChenMoore has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. ChenMoore’s areas of expertise include utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. ChenMoore prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. ChenMoore promotes a fun and flexible work environment, taking pride in the quality of our work. ChenMoore promotes a team-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the office. ChenMoore's headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta, Gainesville, Jupiter, Knoxville, Pensacola, Port St. Lucie, Raleigh, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and Tampa. ChenMoore currently employs over one hundred and seventy (180) professionals, which affords our valued clients a top-level service. Job Description ChenMoore is seeking a Senior Engineer, Protection & Controls to support the design and delivery of power delivery projects. This role will contribute to substation and related electrical infrastructure projects, with responsibilities spanning protection and control design, relay applications, engineering studies, technical coordination, and project execution. The ideal candidate is a licensed engineer with strong protection and controls experience, sound technical judgment, and the ability to work across multiple projects while coordinating with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders. ## Responsibilities - Lead and support protection and control engineering for power delivery projects. - Develop engineering deliverables related to: - Protection and control system design - Relay settings and coordination - Physical substation design support - AC/DC load studies - Grounding and lightning protection studies - Prepare project scope documents, conceptual designs, execution plans, and engineering cost estimates. - Support project delivery through schedule development, budget coordination, and technical execution. - Coordinate with clients, utilities, telecom providers, prime consultants, municipalities, and internal discipline leads. - Prepare equipment specifications for procurement, testing, and project implementation. - Support factory acceptance testing and related design review activities as needed. - Assist with proposal development and technical input for pursuits. - Mentor junior engineers and designers and support team development. - Maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency across engineering deliverables. ## Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other related fields. - Professional Engineer (PE) license required. - 10+ years of relevant experience in protection and controls engineering, or related power delivery work. - Strong understanding of NESC, IEEE, and ANSI standards. - Experience supporting engineering studies and technical design calculations. - Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and work effectively in a team-based environment. - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. - Strong organizational skills, initiative, and sense of project ownership. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with relay settings and protection studies. - Experience with CDEGS. - Experience with ASPEN. - Experience supporting substation or utility infrastructure projects. - Prior experience mentoring junior staff or leading portions of project execution. ChenMoore's High Standard of Professionalism ChenMoore is a company which is unique in its commitment to quality. We are proud of our high standard of professionalism and the quality of service provided to our clients. We strive to establish a sense of pride and loyalty in our employees by maintaining a tradition of excellence in our work and a sense of family in our culture. We also aim to provide an environment that inspires and promotes individuals to reach the full extent of their potential and to continue in their personal “Search for Excellence.” We offer a career opportunity rather than a job – an opportunity that will take our employees as far as they want it to go. You will find that both the management and employees of ChenMoore are dedicated to high achievement and genuinely concerned about employee job satisfaction. In order for us to maintain high standards of excellence, we endeavor to have the finest personnel and only acquire those whom we consider to not only meet the high standards we set for ourselves as a firm, but those who will also blend with the firm culture. Your success is important to all of us. ChenMoore is a Great Place to Work! - Named "Top 500 Design Firm" nationally by ENR - Named ‘Best Places to Work For’ nationally by the Zweig Group in the Multidiscipline Firm Category from 2008-2010 and 2014–2025. - Named to the ‘Hot Firm’s List’ nationally by the Zweig Group from 2007-2011, 2014, 2016-2025. - ChenMoore is regularly recognized as a ‘Best Firm to Work For’ by the South Florida Business Journal, Civil + Structural Engineer, ENR Southeast, and various local branches of the American Society of Civil Engineers. OUR BENEFITS include: - Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance - Life and AD&D Insurance - Voluntary Life with Dependent Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Paid time off and paid holidays - Flexible Spending Accounts with Debit Card - Voluntary Plans (Supplement Health, Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident) - 401(k) Plan – Competitive Employer Match - Supplemental benefits - Flexible work schedules - Continuing education - Mentorship programs - Professional societies - Community engagement - Cell phone We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ChenMoore is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. ## About ChenMoore ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Chen Moore and Associates (CMA) is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing civil, electrical, environmental, and transportation engineering services, primarily serving Florida and the broader U.S. Southeast. - **Entity Type**: Private (privately held by a group of eleven owners) - **Headquarters**: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA - **Founded**: 1986 - **Founders**: Dr. Ben Chen, P.E., BCEE ## Core Business - Primary industry: Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Transportation, Landscape Architecture, Water Resources) - Target customers: Government agencies (municipal, state, federal), land developers, institutional and educational clients, parks and recreation departments, private sector infrastructure projects. - Mission or purpose statement: To provide responsive quality services while meeting the schedules and specific project needs of clients, driven by core values of Leadership, Excellence, Philanthropy, Community, and Culture. ## Products & Services For each major offering: - **[Civil Engineering]**: Land development, site planning, drainage, grading, and roadway design for public and private projects. - **[Water Resources Engineering]**: Stormwater management, flood control, watershed studies, and water quality analysis. - **[Water & Wastewater Engineering]**: Design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, treatment facilities, and pump stations. - **[Electrical Engineering]**: Power systems, substation design, lighting design (site and architectural), and power delivery infrastructure. - **[Transportation Engineering]**: Roadway design, traffic engineering, intersection improvements, and corridor planning. - **[Landscape Architecture]**: Public space design, parks and recreation planning, streetscaping, and environmental restoration. - **[Construction Management & Engineering]**: Inspection services, project oversight, and construction administration. - **[Planning]**: Comprehensive planning, community advancement, and feasibility studies. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $5.0M - $25.0M (LinkedIn data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately held by an ownership group of eleven; supported by a Board of Directors with experts from various industries. Key partners are likely public sector clients (municipalities, DOTs) and developers across Florida. - **Growth Signals**: 125 employees with +28.7% YoY headcount growth (LinkedIn). Regularly named to Zweig Group’s "Hot Firm’s List" (2007-2011, 2014, 2016-2020) and "Best Place to Work" lists. Expanding into power delivery and substation design (visible in recent senior-level job postings). ## Competitive Advantages - Deep specialization in Florida’s infrastructure market, with 12+ offices across the state, plus offices in Atlanta, Raleigh, and Knoxville, providing localized expertise and responsiveness. - Long track record (since 1986) and strong reputation, evidenced by repeated national awards for workplace culture and firm performance (Zweig Group, ENR Southeast, local ASCE chapters). - Multi-disciplinary in-house capabilities (civil, electrical, water, landscape, planning) allow for integrated project delivery, reducing client coordination burden. - Privately held ownership structure fosters a long-term, stable, and culture-focused approach rather than short-term shareholder pressure. ## Strategic Focus - Growing its power delivery and electrical engineering practice (evident from recent job postings for senior power engineers and substation designers). - Expanding its service reach into new geographic markets (North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee) through new offices. - Matching areas of growth with the infrastructure needs of the State of Florida, likely capitalizing on continued population growth and infrastructure investment. - Continuing to attract and retain top talent by maintaining a "Best Place to Work" culture. ## Why Work Here - Culture is central: The firm describes itself as a "people business" that emphasizes family, community, and a balance of hard work and fun. They actively use words like "pride," "loyalty," and "ambassador." - Awards: Consistently named a national "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (multidiscipline category), indicating strong employee satisfaction. - Growth opportunities: Significant recent headcount growth (+28.7% YoY) suggests the firm is expanding and offering advancement opportunities. - Comprehensive benefits: Medical, vision, dental, life/AD&D insurance, short/long-term disability, 401(k) with competitive match, flexible spending accounts, PTO, paid holidays, continuing education support. - Flexibility: Flexible work schedules are offered. - Location footprint: With 14+ offices primarily in Florida and the Southeast, many work location options exist. - Community engagement: Strong emphasis on philanthropy and local community involvement, which is a differentiator for job seekers who value corporate social responsibility. ## Sources 1. [chenmoore.com](https://www.chenmoore.com/) 2. [chenmoore.com About Page](https://www.chenmoore.com/about/) 3. [chenmoore.com Careers Page](https://www.chenmoore.com/careers/) 4. [Greenhouse Careers Page](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chenmoore) 5. 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