Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on14977, West D Street, Kerman, Fresno County, California, 93630, United States
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.
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 provide technical leadership and mentorship to less senior engineers while acting as a second tier of support. You will coordinate information exchange with other utilities and regulatory bodies, serving as the primary point of contact for System Protection regarding interconnection customers and CAISO. This role requires collaboration with multiple internal teams, including EGI, Distribution Planning, Asset Strategy, Compliance, Operations, Planning, and Relay Test.
This is a hybrid position. Successful candidates will work from their remote office and their assigned location two days per week.
PG&E evaluates candidates based on a comprehensive review of qualifications, including specific skills, education, licenses, experience, and market value. The final selection is made on a case-by-case basis to ensure the best fit for the role and the organization.
PG&E is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Work model: Hybrid
14977, West D Street, Kerman, Fresno County, California, 93630, United States
Kerman, California
Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in System Protection or electrical power, MBA, BS in Computer Science, PE-Professional Engineer license, knowledge of substation design, system operation and transmission & distribution (T&D) planning experiences, project management knowledge and skill.
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Skills: System Protection, Substation Protection, Control Systems, Remedial Action Schemes, Protective Relay, Fault Analysis, Disturbance Analysis, System Modeling, Generation Resources, Protection Applications.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in System Protection; Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in System Protection.