Mid Level Protection and Control Engineer Jobs
Mid level protection and control engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own relay settings packages, lead protection studies, and make technical calls without constant oversight. Openings run heavily on-site with some hybrid flexibility across Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Retail, with employers like LaBella Associates, Avangrid, and IDOM USA hiring at this level now.
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Do you want to be part of a company where customer satisfaction, colleagues and professional development are the cornerstones? If you identify with this, keep reading!
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Protection & Control Engineer to join our team in Rochester, NY and participate in major utility infrastructure and power delivery projects. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for protection, control, automation, and integration systems within transmission and substation projects. You will be responsible for reviewing and developing protection schemes, relay settings, SCADA integration, commissioning activities, and ensuring compliance with utility standards and industry best practices. At IDOM, we offer you the opportunity to participate in national and international projects as part of a team where you will have the support to push your professional boundaries and improve your skills every day. In a multidisciplinary environment, you will be exposed to the latest technologies and best practices.
IDOM Offers
- Competitive compensation package
- Flexible schedule
- Life and accident insurance
- Work-life balance
- Multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility
- Strong interpersonal relationships
ABOUT YOU
Apply if you...
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Have 5+ years of experience in Protection & Control Engineering within electric utility projects.
- Have experience with IEC 61850 and GOOSE Messaging (required).
- Have experience in transmission, substations, power systems, and utility infrastructure projects.
- Have strong knowledge of protection relays, relay coordination studies, and protection schemes.
- Have experience reviewing and developing relay settings, logic diagrams, operational descriptions, and protection philosophies.
- Have experience with SCADA systems, automation, integration, and substation control systems.
- Are proficient with ASPEN or other power system analysis tools.
- Have experience supporting testing, commissioning, energization, and troubleshooting activities.
- Have working knowledge of IEDs, HMI systems, and digital substation technologies.
- Hold a Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred).
- Have strong communication skills and experience working with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Have an advanced level of English.
- Have additional language skills, with Spanish language proficiency being especially valued.
- Above all, are attracted by a multinational company like IDOM.
About us
IDOM is an Association of Professionals working in the areas of Engineering, Architecture, and Consulting on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. The ownership structure of IDOM creates a culture of engagement, to offer the best service for the client, while our people develop both professionally and personally in an environment of technical excellence. IDOM's most important assets are the expertise and experience of our people. Our employees are deeply united, highly qualified, and skilled professionals. We work within a framework of professional liberty and integrity, with a strong commitment to progress, development, quality service, and innovation. Since IDOM's foundation in 1957, we have grown steadily to become a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization, with more than 5,300 people working in over 145 countries.
Are you ready to take the next step?
As a member of our TEAM, you will have the opportunity for career development at the highest level in an environment of respect and professional integrity. Send us your CV if you share our philosophy and want to be part of our company. We look forward to meeting you!
IDOM, Inc is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Do you want to be part of a company where customer satisfaction, colleagues and professional development are the cornerstones? If you identify with this, keep reading!
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Protection & Control Engineer to join our team in Rochester, NY and participate in major utility infrastructure and power delivery projects. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for protection, control, automation, and integration systems within transmission and substation projects. You will be responsible for reviewing and developing protection schemes, relay settings, SCADA integration, commissioning activities, and ensuring compliance with utility standards and industry best practices. At IDOM, we offer you the opportunity to participate in national and international projects as part of a team where you will have the support to push your professional boundaries and improve your skills every day. In a multidisciplinary environment, you will be exposed to the latest technologies and best practices.
IDOM Offers
- Competitive compensation package
- Flexible schedule
- Life and accident insurance
- Work-life balance
- Multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility
- Strong interpersonal relationships
ABOUT YOU
Apply if you...
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Have 5+ years of experience in Protection & Control Engineering within electric utility projects.
- Have experience with IEC 61850 and GOOSE Messaging (required).
- Have experience in transmission, substations, power systems, and utility infrastructure projects.
- Have strong knowledge of protection relays, relay coordination studies, and protection schemes.
- Have experience reviewing and developing relay settings, logic diagrams, operational descriptions, and protection philosophies.
- Have experience with SCADA systems, automation, integration, and substation control systems.
- Are proficient with ASPEN or other power system analysis tools.
- Have experience supporting testing, commissioning, energization, and troubleshooting activities.
- Have working knowledge of IEDs, HMI systems, and digital substation technologies.
- Hold a Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred).
- Have strong communication skills and experience working with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Have an advanced level of English.
- Have additional language skills, with Spanish language proficiency being especially valued.
- Above all, are attracted by a multinational company like IDOM.
About us
IDOM is an Association of Professionals working in the areas of Engineering, Architecture, and Consulting on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. The ownership structure of IDOM creates a culture of engagement, to offer the best service for the client, while our people develop both professionally and personally in an environment of technical excellence. IDOM's most important assets are the expertise and experience of our people. Our employees are deeply united, highly qualified, and skilled professionals. We work within a framework of professional liberty and integrity, with a strong commitment to progress, development, quality service, and innovation. Since IDOM's foundation in 1957, we have grown steadily to become a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization, with more than 5,300 people working in over 145 countries.
Are you ready to take the next step?
As a member of our TEAM, you will have the opportunity for career development at the highest level in an environment of respect and professional integrity. Send us your CV if you share our philosophy and want to be part of our company. We look forward to meeting you!
IDOM, Inc is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Mid Level Protection and Control Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level protection and control engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you developed relay coordination studies, specified protection schemes, or resolved field commissioning issues with minimal supervision. Employers at this level want engineers who can take a scope of work from design through energization. Certifications like NERC reliability credentials or familiarity with standards such as IEEE C37 strengthen your application considerably.
Which companies hire mid level protection and control engineers?
Companies hiring mid level protection and control engineers right now include LaBella Associates, Avangrid, and IDOM USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes primarily from investor-owned utilities, large engineering and construction firms, and independent power producers managing transmission and substation upgrade programs.
Are there remote mid level protection and control engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this discipline remain on-site or hybrid given the hands-on commissioning and substation field work involved. About 14% of mid level protection and control engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions typically limited to relay settings review, engineering study, or design documentation work.
How do I move up to a mid level protection and control engineer role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building over your first few years. Focus on developing independent relay coordination and settings calculations, taking ownership of protection design for substation projects, and building familiarity with relay testing equipment and tools like ASPEN or CAPE. Demonstrated impact on real energized systems, not just support tasks, is what moves you into mid level consideration.
Which industries hire the most mid level protection and control engineers?
Mid Level protection and control engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate or build transmission infrastructure, generation facilities, and distribution systems that require dedicated protection and control expertise at the project-ownership level.