Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onCostco, 1709, Automation Parkway, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95131, 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 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 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 integrating information from diverse sources to resolve complex problems and architect complete systems with limited guidance.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid position. Successful candidates will work from their remote office and their assigned location two days a week.
Hiring Process
PG&E evaluates candidates based on a combination of specific skills, education, licenses, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. The final salary decision is made on a case-by-case basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer
PG&E is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
Costco, 1709, Automation Parkway, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95131, United States
San Jose, California
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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, Substation Design.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in System Protection; Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in System Protection.
Frequently asked questions about Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv) at Pacific Gas and Electric Company
What does a Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv) at Pacific Gas and Electric Company do?expand_more
A Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv) at Pacific Gas and Electric Company is responsible for the following: Develop testing procedures and documentation for protection schemes; Perform fault and disturbance analysis and system modeling; Coordinate information exchange with utilities and regulatory bodies; and Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less senior engineers.
What are the requirements for this Senior System Protection Engineer (500kv) role?expand_more
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.