Protection and Control Engineer

$90,000 - $135,000/Yr

ZipRecruiter - Rochester, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Rochester, NY

About the position

The Protection and Control Engineer position at LaBella involves designing protection and control systems for electrical transmission and distribution substations, with a focus on commercial, industrial, and renewable projects. The role requires collaboration with clients to define project scopes, solve problems, and produce necessary documentation. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Design projects in collaboration with clients to develop project scope and propose solutions.
• Create Protection and Control drawings and documentation including relay one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, I/O lists, and relay settings.
• Prepare panel construction specifications, including wiring and panel layouts.
• Evaluate interoperability, control features, and communication aspects of protective relays and related equipment.
• Perform power system load flow studies, fault studies, and relay setting coordination.
• Assist in commissioning related to system startups and functional checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in protection and control system design, cost estimating, and bidding document preparation.
• Successful track record in designing Protection and Control Systems.
• Knowledge of IEEE, NERC, NEC, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI standards relevant to substation design.
• Experience with telecommunications, protective relaying, and automation (SCADA).
• Interest in low voltage coordination and arc flash studies.
• Familiarity with Schweitzer Engineering, General Electric, and Basler equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license from a US State (desired but not required).

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events