Electrical Engineer: SCADA & Protection Specialist

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Voting Leave

Naturalization Proceedings Leave

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. is seeking an electrical engineer to perform studies and protection work across generation, substations, and transmission projects.

You will analyze, design, configure, and commission systems while preparing technical reports and coordinating with field teams. The role requires a ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or computer engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3–5 years of relevant industry experience required.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering and power system fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical studies, SCADA and protection engineering work for power generation, substations, transmission, and distribution projects; include analysis, design, configuration, and commissioning as required.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation; support project planning and field coordination.
• Assist project teams with risk assessment, design, construction, and remediation activities.

Skills

Electrical Studies

SCADA

Protective Relaying

Power System Planning

Power Flow Analysis

Relay Settings

System Protection

Substation Grounding

Network Communications

Logic and Control Systems

NERC Compliance

Technical Writing

Python Scripting

Commissioning

Three-Phase Power

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. is seeking an electrical engineer to perform studies and protection work across generation, substations, and transmission projects.

You will analyze, design, configure, and commission systems while preparing technical reports and coordinating with field teams. The role requires a ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience.