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Entry Level Relay Protection Control Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

RoviSys

Entry Level Engineer/Developer

Houston, TX · On-site

$80K - $82K/yr

Design and develop electrical control systems that will interface with process manufacturing ... Entry Level Position: College Graduate - 2 years experience Below are the career paths we ...

RoviSys

Entry Level Engineer/Developer

Houston, TX

$80K - $82K/yr

Design and develop electrical control systems that will interface with process manufacturing ... Entry Level Position: College Graduate - 2 years experience Below are the career paths we ...

RoviSys

Entry Level Engineer/Developer

Houston, TX

$80K - $82K/yr

Design and develop electrical control systems that will interface with process manufacturing ... Entry Level Position: College Graduate - 2 years experience Below are the career paths we ...

ABB

Senior Project Engineer

Deer Park, TX · Remote

$88K - $115K/yr

Senior Engineering Manager __ In this role, you will act as a design authority for an engineering ... Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, protection & control, and critical power ...

ABB

Senior Project Engineer

TX · Remote

$80K - $105K/yr

Senior Engineering Manager __ In this role, you will act as a design authority for an engineering ... Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, protection & control, and critical power ...

ABB

Senior Project Engineer

Houston, TX · Remote

$94K - $123K/yr

Senior Engineering Manager __ In this role, you will act as a design authority for an engineering ... Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, protection & control, and critical power ...

The Powell Company

Senior Automation Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

Automation and Control systems * Protective Relay programming and commissioning * PLC applications for Switchgear * Experience developing, integrating, installing, and commissioning industrial ...

Powell

Senior Automation Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$92K - $121K/yr

Automation and Control systems * Protective Relay programming and commissioning * PLC applications for Switchgear * Experience developing, integrating, installing, and commissioning industrial ...

Powell

Field Service Engineer - Automation

Houston, TX · On-site

Protection relay testing and commissioning * SCADA system testing and commissioning * PLC based ... Demonstrate knowledge of basic electrical theory and control circuits i.e.: Ohm's Law; Advanced AC ...

Orion Marine Group

Field Engineer

Houston, TX

POSITION SUMMARY This position is an entry level position accountable for providing field ... This includes inspection of project materials to be used and providing work control guidelines ...

TAS Concrete

Field Engineer

Houston, TX

POSITION SUMMARY This position is an entry level position accountable for providing field ... This includes inspection of project materials to be used and providing work control guidelines ...

Schneider

Field Engineer

Houston, TX

POSITION SUMMARY This position is an entry level position accountable for providing field ... This includes inspection of project materials to be used and providing work control guidelines ...

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How much do entry level relay protection control engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level relay protection control engineer in Houston, TX is $94,449.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,800.00 and $97,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Relay Protection Control Engineer vs Relay Protection Technician?

AspectEntry Level Relay Protection Control EngineerRelay Protection Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering; may include certifications like IEEE or NETATechnical diploma or associate degree; specialized training in relay testing and maintenance
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and system integration in power plants or substationsField testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance at substations or power facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUtilities, power generation companies, and engineering firmsUtility companies, maintenance contractors, and relay testing service providers

The Entry Level Relay Protection Control Engineer focuses on system design, testing, and integration of relay protection systems, often working in office or lab settings. In contrast, the Relay Protection Technician primarily performs field testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks. Both roles require knowledge of relay systems, but the engineer's role is more design-oriented, while the technician's role is hands-on and operational.

Entry Level Relay Protection Control Engineer jobs near you
Entry Level Engineer/Developer

Entry Level Engineer/Developer

RoviSys

Houston, TX • On-site

$80K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Overview
As a RoviSys employee, you will use the latest technologies as we provide innovative solutions for our clients. You will design, implement, and configure automation systems, and/or write custom systems. We support our customers onsite and from our offices, located throughout North America. We use new and exciting technology to improve our clients' sustainability, profitability, efficiency and overall success!
Responsibilities
Entry Level Position: College Graduate - 2 years experience
RoviSys offers a broad opportunity to grow your career with any of the following duties:
  • Design and develop automation systems
  • Design and develop electrical control systems that will interface with process manufacturing equipment and sensors
  • Architect solutions using the appropriate technologies from database to AI to User Interface tools.
  • Provide our clients with real time, actionable information about their process
  • Develop quality code in accordance with established RoviSys and client standards
  • Work in team environment with engineers and designers from RoviSys, partners and clients
  • Grow into position leading a team of engineers and technicians to provide automation and information solutions.

Entry Level Position: College Graduate - 2 years experience
Below are the career paths we currently offer.
Systems:
  • Success Factors:
    • Understanding of Process or Manufacturing Systems
    • Co-op Experience
    • Electrical or Process Knowledge
  • Technologies Used:
    • DCS, PLCs, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider, Inductive, Aveva
  • Duties:
    • Design and develop automation systems
    • Travel to client plants to assess and document existing systems and connected equipment
    • Use P&ID, Equipment Lists, I/O Lists and Process Descriptions to define control schemes for clients.
    • Network customer systems, Controllers, HMI PC's, Field mounted instruments and Process Skids to provide fully integrated control systems

Information Systems:
  • Success Factors:
    • Ability to understand Information System architectures
  • Technologies Used:
    • Relational Databases and Historians (MS SQL Server, Oracle, OSIsoft, etc.)
    • Python, VBA/VBscript/C# syntax, Linux shell scription (Bash,make), PowerShell scripting
  • Duties:
    • Design and implement industry software applications to aggregate manufacturing systems information and provide reports to support business decisions
    • Manually configure technical solutions and identify optimization opportunities by leveraging scripting and automation to increase process efficiency
    • Install and commission systems connected to the plant floor devices onsite and support operations personnel through effective use and maintenance of the deployed solutions
    • Scripting and light programming

Industrial IT:
  • Success Factors:
    • Passion for networking
    • Virtualization
    • Cybersecurity in a manufacturing or office setting
  • Technologies Used:
    • Virtualization, Networking
    • Cybersecurity, Windows, Wireless
  • Duties:
    • Map and Design Network Architectures
    • Configure and Test Infrastructure components
    • Install and Commission equipment at customer sites, per design
    • Communicate with customer and project team to define needs and design/implement solutions

Qualifications
  • Preferred: Degree in a Technical Field, related to Engineering, Controls, or Systems
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task and handle multiple concurrent projects
  • Passionate about problem solving and developing solutions
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Pertinent Experience:
  • Relevant Co-op experience
  • Manufacturing process knowledge

Compensation & Benefits Highlights
  • Competitive Base Salary: $80,000-$82,000, depending on experience
  • Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
  • Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
  • Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
  • Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support

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