Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on84, West Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, 93555, United States
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 strategically within the Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC), the department relies on a highly skilled staff to maintain the reliability of this critical infrastructure.
About the Role
This position serves as a key technical leader in 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.
In this hybrid role, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical mentorship to less senior engineers and serving as a second tier of support. Your day-to-day involves performing fault and disturbance analysis, system modeling, and developing testing procedures. You will coordinate information exchange with other utilities and regulatory bodies, acting as the primary point of contact for System Protection regarding interconnection customers and CAISO. Collaboration is central to this role, requiring close work with teams such as EGI, Distribution Planning, Asset Strategy, Compliance, Operations, Planning, and Relay Test.
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 considering specific skills, education, experience, and market value. Successful candidates are also 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, gender, or other protected characteristics.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
84, West Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, 93555, United States
Ridgecrest, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop testing procedures and documentation for system protection schemes
- check_circlePerform fault and disturbance analysis and system modeling
- check_circleCoordinate information exchange with other utilities and regulatory bodies
- check_circleServe as a point of contact for interconnection customers and CAISO
- check_circleProvide technical leadership and mentorship to less senior engineers
- check_circleManage multiple internal and external clients as a second tier of support
- check_circleAct as a Subject Matter Expert for operations systems areas
- check_circleSpecify, design, and apply protective relay packages for transmission and distribution systems
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in System Protection or electrical power
- verified6 years experience in system protection
- verifiedMaster Degree in Electrical Engineering (desired)
- verifiedBS in Computer Science (desired)
- verifiedPE-Professional Engineer license (desired)
- verifiedProficiency in electrical engineering concepts, theories and practices
- verifiedKnowledge of electrical circuits, relays, and protection schemes
- verifiedKnowledge of generation resources for protection applications and modeling
- verifiedKnowledge of substation design, system operation, and T&D planning
- verifiedAbility to follow technical procedures and documentation
- verified
Nice to Have
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.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleEligibility for PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs
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Skills, education and keywords
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; MBA preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv) at Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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A Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv) at Pacific Gas and Electric Company is responsible for the following: Develop testing procedures and documentation for system protection schemes; Perform fault and disturbance analysis and system modeling; Coordinate information exchange with other utilities and regulatory bodies; and Serve as a point of contact for interconnection customers and CAISO.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in System Protection or electrical power; 6 years experience in system protection; Master Degree in Electrical Engineering (desired); BS in Computer Science (desired); PE-Professional Engineer license (desired); and Proficiency in electrical engineering concepts, theories and practices.
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Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv) at Pacific Gas and Electric Company is based in 84, West Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, 93555, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company has listed this Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv) role as hybrid.
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Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv) at Pacific Gas and Electric Company typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv) at Pacific Gas and Electric Company include System Protection; Substation Protection; Control Systems; Remedial Action Schemes; Protective Relay; Fault Analysis; Disturbance Analysis; and System Modeling.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in System Protection; Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in System Protection; and MBA preferred.
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