Engineer (Power System)

Metropolitan Water District; La Verne (CA); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Metropolitan Water District in La Verne, CA, is seeking an experienced Engineer (Power System) to join its Hydroelectric Maintenance and Engineering Team. The role focuses on power system studies, modeling, and coordination for up to 230 kV equipment, with field verification and data collection.

The position combines technical analysis with hands-on fieldwork, requiring travel to Metropolitan facilities and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable electrical

Formación

• Experience performing power system studies and data collection.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E and electrical safety standards.
• Knowledge of medium/high-voltage equipment up to 230 kV.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct power system studies across facilities including short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, motor starting analyses.
• Develop and maintain power system models; validate data via field investigations and one-line diagrams.
• Develop relay settings and arc flash analyses with PPE requirements and labeling.
• Provide engineering support for equipment up to 230 kV including transformers, motors, and switchgear.
• Evaluate performance and failures; support operations and maintenance with technical recommendations.
• Lead field engineering reviews, develop standards, coordinate consultants and vendors.

Conocimientos

Power system studies

Power system modeling

Arc flash analyses

Short circuit analysis

Protective device coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree (optional)

Herramientas

Power system analysis software

Descripción del empleo

There is currently one (1) opening for an Engineer (Power System) located at our F.E. Weymouth Water Treatment Plant in La Verne, CA.

Metropolitan is seeking an experienced Engineer to join its Hydroelectric Maintenance and Engineering Team. This journey-level position will provide engineering support across Metropolitan’s Water System Operations facilities, including Colorado River Aqueduct pumping plants, water treatment plants, hydroelectric plants, and associated conveyance and distribution facilities.

In the role of Engineer, you will lead critical power system studies, including short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash analyses, while maintaining power system models, developing protective device settings, and supporting electrical safety and regulatory compliance. You will also provide engineering expertise for medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment up to 230 kV, occasionally evaluating diagnostic test results and equipment performance to support safe and reliable operations.

This position offers a blend of technical analysis and hands-on field engineering, with regular travel to Metropolitan facilities to verify system data, assess equipment conditions, and investigate system anomalies and equipment failures to support the safety, reliability, and performance of Metropolitan’s electrical infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct power system studies across Metropolitan’s facilities, including short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, load flow, motor starting, and equipment duty analyses using industry-standard power system analysis software.
• Develop and maintain power system models of record, including validating system data through field investigations and verifying one-line diagrams, equipment information, cable and conductor data, protective device settings, and utility source information.
• Develop protective relay settings and arc flash analyses, including device coordination, incident energy calculations, PPE requirements, and equipment labeling in accordance with applicable electrical safety standards.
• Provide engineering support for medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment up to 230 kV, including transformers, motors, generators, circuit breakers, switchgear, and cables, and evaluate diagnostic test results to determine equipment fitness for service.
• Support the reliability and safe operation of Metropolitan’s electrical infrastructure by evaluating equipment performance and failure modes, investigating equipment failures and system anomalies, and providing technical recommendations to operations and maintenance teams.
• Provide technical leadership and field engineering support by reviewing designs and system modifications, developing technical standards and procedures, coordinating consultants and vendors, and supporting electrical safety and regulatory compliance efforts.

Schedule:

4/10, Mon-Thurs, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Hybrid:

Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level;

OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level.

Relevant/Related Experience is defined as: experience modeling, collecting field data, performing analysis and calculations as related to arc flash, coordination, and short circuit studies. Understanding of National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and relevant industry standards relating to the safety, operation, and maintenance of medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:

License(s):

Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application.

License in good standing as a California Professional Engineer required at time of application.