San Ramon, CA
Protection and Control Engineer
Job Title: Electric Power Systems Engineer
Location: San Ramon, CA
We are seeking dedicated Protection and Control (P&C) Engineers who will independently oversee the completion of P&C packages and manage engineering projects. In this role, you will work alongside designers and drafters to ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects.
Who You Are:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- 4+ years of experience in engineering/designing electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy industry
- Skilled in AutoCAD (MicroStation experience is a plus)
- Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998
- Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation, and/or Bentley Substation software to develop 2D drawings or 3D models is a plus
- PE Certification is a plus
- Knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following skillsets is a plus: SCADA, automation, relay settings, RTU configuration, and Protection & Controls engineering concepts
- Experience working with the electric utility or petrochemical industry
- BSEE Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify appropriate protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations
- Select proper protection devices for substation equipment
- Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for substation design and evaluation
- Determine proper equipment sizing and procure necessary materials
- Ensure compliance with customer standards regarding relay protection
- Create substation relay protection drawing packages, including wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams
- Interface with clients and vendors to coordinate project requirements
- Perform load calculations for panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and various substation components
- Provide field support and pre-inspection for substation projects, including protection panels, circuit switchers, circuit breakers, transformers, control houses, and supporting equipment
- Mentor and train new engineers