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Entergy

Protection & Control Engineer

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Provides protection and control design engineering services for transmission and distribution ... Preparing relay operational one-line drawings * Validating estimating prices and equipment units ...

TRC Companies, Inc.

P&C Engineer IV

Augusta, ME · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

This role is responsible for relay protection and control engineering, including detailed design ... All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year. * TRC ensures that all ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time relay protection control engineer in the United States is $98,903.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Relay Protection Control Engineer vs Relay Protection Technician?

AspectFull Time Relay Protection Control EngineerRelay Protection Technician
QualificationsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, certifications in protection systemsTechnical diploma or associate degree, specialized training in relay systems
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and commissioning of protection systems, often in office or control centersInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshooting at substations or field sites
ResponsibilitiesDesigning protection schemes, system analysis, and overseeing relay settingsPerforming relay testing, fault analysis, and system repairs

The Full Time Relay Protection Control Engineer focuses on designing and analyzing protection systems, requiring higher education and planning skills. In contrast, the Relay Protection Technician handles installation and maintenance tasks in the field. Both roles are essential in power system protection but differ in scope, qualifications, and daily activities.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Relay Protection Control Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,903 per year, or $47.5 per hour.
Protection and Control Engineer

Protection and Control Engineer

LaBella Associates

Rochester, NY • On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

We are currently hiring a Protection and Control Engineer in LaBella's Program Management Services Division at our client's office in Rochester, NY.
The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.
The Protection, Control and Metering Owner's Engineer will act as an independent advocate for the client in all aspects of project development, execution, and completion. The Protection and Control Engineer will provide support to our clients in protection and control aspects of various engineering design packages.
As a Protection and Control Engineer serving in the role of Owner Engineer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and ensuring the integrity, reliability, and efficiency of electrical protection and control systems within a project. Your primary responsibility will involve reviewing and evaluating engineering documentation provided by detailed engineering companies to ensure alignment with project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Engineering Documentation Review
Thoroughly review and analyze protection and control system design documents, including single-line diagrams, relay protection schemes, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and associated documentation prepared by detailed engineering firms.
Salary Range: $75,000 - $120,000
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure that the protection and control systems are designed and installed in accordance to: applicable client and project specifications, applicable codes, network interconnection agreement requirements and engineering best practices.
  • Coordination and technical lead related to the protection and control discipline, from tender process to project execution until contract closure.
  • Deliver consistent, high quality, cost effective engineering advice to key stakeholders and assigned projects.
  • Manage aspects of assigned projects to ensure that equipment is supplied and installed in accordance with the required quality and engineering standards.
  • Manage the interface between program stakeholders and client engineering disciplines as it relates to protection and control, SCADA, and communication.
  • Represent the project team in technical meetings and project meetings.
  • Monitor protection and control design modifications proposals, and prepare reports assessing its suitability for the Project.
  • Review of non-conformities and evaluate proposed corrective actions.
  • Inspect the commissioning of mechanical and electrical aspects of all protection and control systems and equipment.
  • Review and approve various root cause failure analyses and associated corrective actions.
  • Provide responses to all protection and control (internal/external) inquiries.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  • Candidates with a Maine PE license or ability to obtain one within one year, will be given preference.
  • 5 years protection and controls experience in the power industry.
  • Experience in the design, management and commissioning of protection and control systems for distribution and distribution automation projects.
  • Experience in Distributed Energy Resource management processes and regulations.
  • Experience with Quality Management System standards (i.e. ISO-9001, TS-16949, etc)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Experience in SAP Customer Service and Work Management is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Benefits
Body, mind, and wallet-LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Health/Dental Insurance
  • 401k Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Team Building Events
  • Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.

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