Mid Level Protection Engineer Jobs
Mid level protection engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, mentor junior staff, and make technical decisions with limited oversight. Hiring is spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Telgian Corporation, Garver, and Jobot competing for protection engineers 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 Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level protection engineer job?
Position yourself by highlighting hands-on project ownership, not just task completion. Emphasize relay coordination, protection system design, or fault analysis work you led independently. Applications that show you have driven a protection study or commissioning effort from start to finish, and can communicate findings to stakeholders, stand out at this level. Relevant certifications in power systems or relay testing also strengthen your candidacy.
Which companies hire mid level protection engineers?
Companies hiring mid level protection engineers right now include Telgian Corporation, Garver, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of electric utilities, independent power producers, and engineering consulting firms that need engineers who can contribute with minimal ramp-up time.
Are there remote mid level protection engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles remain on-site or hybrid due to hands-on commissioning and substation work requirements. About 20% of mid level protection engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in design, modeling, and project coordination roles where field presence is not required daily.
How do I move up to a mid level protection engineer role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level protection engineer role comes down to deepening your technical specialization and taking ownership of progressively larger work scopes. Build a record of leading protection studies, coordinating relay settings across substations, and managing deliverables through review cycles. Engineers who can demonstrate measurable impact on reliability or project outcomes, and who have mentored peers, are consistently recognized as ready for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level protection engineers?
Mid Level protection engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because grid expansion, renewable integration, and aging infrastructure all require experienced engineers who can own protection coordination work without close supervision.