Protection and Control Engineer at labella-associates

Compensation

$110,000 – $150,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Rochester, New York
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Apr 24, 2026

Description

LaBella is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer with over 10 years of experience in designing protection and control systems, cost estimation, and preparing bids for various electrical projects. The role involves direct client interaction, developing project scopes, identifying issues, and proposing solutions. Responsibilities include creating detailed designs such as relay diagrams, panel specifications, and performing power system analyses like load flow and fault studies. The engineer will also participate in business development and aid in commissioning.

Required Skills

Protection and Control System Design
Cost Estimating
Bid Document Preparation
Protective Relays
RTUs
LTC Controllers
Power System Load Flow Studies
Fault Studies
Relay Setting Coordination
Telecommunications
Protective Relaying
Automation (SCADA)
Low Voltage Coordination
Arc Flash Studies
Schweitzer Engineering
General Electric
Basler Equipment

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 10 years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bidding document preparation for commercial, industrial, generation and renewables.
5 or more years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bidding document preparation for electrical transmission and distribution substations projects.
Preferred Qualifications: Successful track record designing Protection and Control Systems.
Knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards are used in designing substation is critical.
Experience with telecommunications, protective relaying, and automation (SCADA) is required.
Interest in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies.
Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering, General Electric and Basler equipment.