Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv)

About the Team

The System Protection department oversees protection and control systems installed across a vast geographic area of California, owned by PG&E. Managing approximately 35,000 relays of various vintages, the team ensures the stability of PG&E's extensive 500kV network. Located in a strategic position within the Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC), the department relies on a highly skilled staff to maintain the reliability of the region's power infrastructure.

About the Role

This position serves as a critical hub for System and Substation Protection and Control, as well as Remedial Action Schemes (RAS). You will specify, design, and apply protective relay packages to ensure the reliable and secure operation of transmission and distribution systems, including generation and load interconnections. The role involves developing testing procedures, performing fault and disturbance analysis, system modeling, and maintaining documentation and audits of protection equipment.

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will collaborate with diverse teams including EGI, Distribution Planning, Asset Strategy, Compliance, Operations, Planning, and Relay Test. You will also act as the primary point of contact for System Protection regarding interconnection customers and CAISO. This role requires providing technical leadership and mentorship to less senior engineers while managing complex assignments that integrate information from various sources.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the salary range, with the final decision made on a case-by-case basis depending on specific skills, education, experience, and market value. The position is eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Equal Opportunity

PG&E is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.